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Theater in Iowa

Theater Schools in Iowa

76 Theater students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Theater major is the 99th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 67
Associate Degree 6
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 73.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in Iowa

There are 1,840 people in the state and 274,110 people in the nation working in theater jobs.

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Wages for Theater Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a theater grad in the state is $46,610, compared to a typical salary of $82,560 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Iowa that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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#2

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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#3

Grinnell College

Grinnell
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,772.

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#3

Luther College

Decorah
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Luther. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Luther will pay a net price of $26,138.

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#5

Drake University

Des Moines
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,176. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at UNI. 89% of students get financical aid.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $23,799. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 92% of the teachers are full time.

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#8

Northwestern College

Orange City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,496 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. An average student at NWC will pay a net price of $22,849. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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#10

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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#10

Simpson College

Indianola
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Theater Careers in IA

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Producers and Directors 11% $43,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Acting 19
Playwriting & Screenwriting 18
Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 13
Theater Design & Technology 9

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View Nationwide Theater Report

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