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Theater in Iowa

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
Master’s Degree 29

Gender Distribution

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

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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%
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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.

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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.

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There are 2 colleges in Iowa that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

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.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

Of 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.

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Theater Careers in IA

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Producers and Directors 11% $43,190
Choreographers 7% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
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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