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Theater in Pennsylvania

Theater Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 727 students earned their Theater degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Theater is the 97th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 61
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

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: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 73.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Theater 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 Theater 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
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of the teachers are full time. 56% of students get financical aid.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Villanova University

Villanova
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,530 Total Students

25% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $43,354.

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#5

Point Park University

Pittsburgh
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Point Park. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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Theater 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
Choreographers 0% $33,210

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

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