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15 Theater students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Drama & Theater Arts is the 95th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 26.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Louisiana

There are 4,910 people in the state and 418,310 people in the nation working in theater jobs.

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Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a theater grad in the state is $44,710, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Louisiana that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,166 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Louisiana State University grads earn an average salary of $44,326. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in LA

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Dancers 16% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $56,740
Producers and Directors 12% $55,690
Actors 12% $0
Sports Entertainers and Performers 11% $0
Writers and Authors 8% $36,040
Musicians and Singers 7% $0
Choreographers 3% $36,860
Fashion Designers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Music 105
Fine & Studio Arts 36
Arts & Media Management 5
Dance 2

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