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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Texas

99 students earned Theater degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

A Drama & Theater Arts major is the 107th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 98
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 75.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Texas

19,950 people in the state and 418,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

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Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a theater grad in the state is $61,850, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Texas that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,287 after earning their degree at this institution. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,287 a year.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,433 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. 98% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending TWU will pay a net price of $9,684.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,398 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. An average student at SMU will pay a net price of $38,208.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. 95% of students get financical aid.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in TX

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Producers and Directors 19% $61,790
Actors 19% $0
Musicians and Singers 16% $0
Music Directors and Composers 16% $58,340
Writers and Authors 15% $53,730
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $67,000
Dancers 14% $0
Sports Entertainers and Performers 14% $0
Set and Exhibit Designers 11% $48,120
Choreographers 8% $55,620
Fashion Designers 5% $66,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Music 598
Fine & Studio Arts 169
Design & Applied Arts 51
General Visual & Performing Arts 37
Arts & Media Management 27
Dance 17
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 13

View all majors related to Drama & Theater Arts

View Nationwide Drama & Theater Arts Report

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