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Drama & Theater Arts in Pennsylvania

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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 91 students earned their Theater degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Drama & Theater Arts is the 97th most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 88
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 63.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 15.4%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 13,190 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a theater grad in the state is $54,840, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

92% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $87,824 after graduation.

#2

Temple University

Philadelphia
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Temple will pay a net price of $23,888.

#3

Villanova University

Villanova
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 66% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,530 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Graduates earn an average $28,859 after graduation.

#5

Point Park University

Pittsburgh
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. In their early career, Point Park grads earn an average salary of $37,493.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in PA

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Producers and Directors 9% $58,200
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $72,070
Actors 8% $0
Set and Exhibit Designers 5% $44,010
Writers and Authors 2% $55,920
Musicians and Singers 1% $0
Music Directors and Composers 1% $40,630
Dancers 0% $0
Choreographers 0% $33,210
Fashion Designers -15% $41,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Music 306
Fine & Studio Arts 132
Arts & Media Management 97
Design & Applied Arts 77
Dance 20
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 14
General Visual & Performing Arts 8

View all majors related to Drama & Theater Arts

View Nationwide Drama & Theater Arts Report

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