Theater Schools in Iowa
163 students earned Theater degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.
A Theater major is the 63rd most popular major in this state.
Education Levels of Theater Majors in Iowa
Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 29 |
Gender Distribution
In Iowa, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of theater majors in Iowa is as follows:
- Asian: 2.5%
- Black or African American: 6.7%
- Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
- White: 72.4%
- Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
- Other Races: 9.8%

Jobs for Theater Grads in Iowa
There are 2,640 people in the state and 418,310 people in the nation working in theater jobs.

Wages for Theater Jobs in Iowa
In this state, theater grads earn an average of $50,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

Most Popular Theater Programs in IA
There are 2 colleges in Iowa that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:
The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa. A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $20,426. 87% of the teachers are full time.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. An average student at MIU will pay a net price of $17,818.
Request InformationTheater Careers in IA
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | IA Job Growth | IA Median Salary |
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Producers and Directors | 11% | $43,190 |
Choreographers | 7% | $0 |
Related Majors in Iowa
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.
Major | Annual Graduates in IA |
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Music | 48 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 40 |
Design & Applied Arts | 13 |
Other Visual Art | 12 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 8 |
Dance | 7 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 5 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Donald Judge under License
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