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Drama & Theater Arts in Massachusetts

Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Massachusetts

12,540 people in the state and 446,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Theater.

Drama & Theater Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, Theater grads earn an average of $97,635. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,799.

Drama & Theater Arts Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 5 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Theater degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Emerson College

Boston

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,413 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 47% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,834 in their first year after graduation. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $20,342 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,092 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Dean College

Franklin

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,263 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in MA

Some of the careers Theater majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Choreographers 15% $109,380
Media Programming Directors 11% $90,799
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 9% $46,983
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other 8% $51,873
Musicians and Singers 7% $96,571
Actors 7% $45,006
Music Directors and Composers 6% $66,915
Dancers 1% $74,180
Media Technical Directors/Managers -3% $65,049
Set and Exhibit Designers -3% $109,049
Fashion Designers -3% $53,057

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Theater.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Design & Applied Arts 38,798
Fine & Studio Arts 37,770
Music 25,853
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 18,927
General Visual & Performing Arts 7,225
Arts & Media Management 4,430
Dance 3,274
Other Visual Art 941

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