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Theater in Missouri

Theater Schools in Missouri

248 students earned Theater degrees in Missouri in the 2022-2023 year.

A Theater major is the 60th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 183
Master’s Degree 42
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Associate Degree 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in Missouri

There are 6,400 people in the state and 418,310 people in the nation working in theater jobs.

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Wages for Theater Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a theater grad in the state is $60,590, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Webster University

Saint Louis
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

An average student at Webster will pay a net price of $22,378. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Webster.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

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#3

Stephens College

Columbia
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
622 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. An average student at Stephens will pay a net price of $22,101.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMKC. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,242.

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#5

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $19,979. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,759. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. 50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,256. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.77 years to complete their degree at Missouri Western. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Theater Careers in MO

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Producers and Directors 8% $55,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Fine & Studio Arts 490
Design & Applied Arts 432
Music 372
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 157
General Visual & Performing Arts 111
Dance 37
Arts & Media Management 18

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