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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Missouri

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

As a degree choice, Drama & Theater Arts is the 78th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 1.8%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 6,400 people employed in jobs related to a theater degree, compared to 418,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Missouri

In this state, theater grads earn an average of $60,590. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 7 colleges in Missouri that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 92% of students get financical aid.

#2

Stephens College

Columbia
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
622 Total Students

The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,460. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $64,543 after graduation. 71% of the teachers are full time. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $46,683 after graduation. 73% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,112 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Fontbonne University.

#7

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,434 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $17,366.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in MO

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 19% $70,720
Sports Entertainers and Performers 11% $0
Writers and Authors 8% $55,250
Set and Exhibit Designers 8% $41,000
Producers and Directors 8% $55,380
Fashion Designers 6% $0
Musicians and Singers 2% $0
Music Directors and Composers 0% $49,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Music 135
Fine & Studio Arts 52
Design & Applied Arts 13
Arts & Media Management 5
General Visual & Performing Arts 3
Dance 3

View all majors related to Drama & Theater Arts

View Nationwide Drama & Theater Arts Report

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