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Theater in Pennsylvania

Theater Schools in Pennsylvania

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

In terms of popularity, Theater is the 207th most popular major in the state out of a total 718 majors commonly available.

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 27
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: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 74.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in Pennsylvania

9,820 people in the state and 274,110 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

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Wages for Theater Jobs in Pennsylvania

Theater grads earn an average of $76,050 in the state and $82,560 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Villanova University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $43,090.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The full-time teacher rate is 25%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $32,223. 68% of students get financical aid.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. This public school has an average net price of $29,187. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

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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

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Playwriting & Screenwriting 13
Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 8
Directing & Theatrical Production 8
Musical Theater 8
Acting 6
Costume Design 4
Theater Design & Technology 3

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