Theater Schools in Michigan
285 Theater students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.
In this state, Theater is the 122nd most popular major out of a total 242 majors commonly available.
Education Levels of Theater Majors in Michigan
Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Master’s Degree | 32 |
Gender Distribution
In Michigan, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of theater majors in Michigan is as follows:
- Asian: 1.1%
- Black or African American: 12.6%
- Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
- White: 70.5%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
- Other Races: 9.5%

Jobs for Theater Grads in Michigan
In this state, there are 8,600 people employed in jobs related to a theater degree, compared to 418,310 nationwide.

Wages for Theater Jobs in Michigan
A typical salary for a theater grad in the state is $60,850, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

Most Popular Theater Programs in MI
There are 3 colleges in Michigan that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:
58% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,055.
Request InformationThis public school has an average net price of $15,472. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.
Request InformationMost students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,449.
Request InformationTheater Careers in MI
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | MI Job Growth | MI Median Salary |
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Producers and Directors | 10% | $55,830 |
Choreographers | 0% | $0 |
Related Majors in Michigan
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.
Major | Annual Graduates in MI |
---|---|
Music | 299 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 72 |
Design & Applied Arts | 48 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 9 |
Arts & Media Management | 8 |
Dance | 3 |
Other Visual Art | 3 |
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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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