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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Illinois

106 students earned Theater degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Drama & Theater Arts major is the 89th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Illinois

Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 100
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theater majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 67.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.4%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Illinois

14,730 people in the state and 418,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

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Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Illinois

In this state, theater grads earn an average of $51,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 9 colleges in Illinois that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

DePaul University

Chicago
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,174. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, DePaul grads earn an average salary of $51,054.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,279. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $59,402. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,321.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

In their early career, Illinois State grads earn an average salary of $47,399. This public school has an average net price of $20,830. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,258. 33% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

In their early career, NIU grads earn an average salary of $43,408. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,956.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,285.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $38,145 after graduation. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Roosevelt.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,223 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in IL

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Producers and Directors 12% $62,230
Sports Entertainers and Performers 5% $0
Writers and Authors 3% $58,990
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 3% $61,950
Musicians and Singers 2% $0
Music Directors and Composers 1% $34,950

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Music 423
Fine & Studio Arts 274
Arts & Media Management 91
Design & Applied Arts 75
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 67
General Visual & Performing Arts 9
Other Visual Art 5
Dance 3

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