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Theatre/Theatre Arts Management

Types of Degrees Theatre/Theatre Arts Management Majors Are Earning

People majoring in Theatre/Theatre Arts Management have the option of earning degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Associate’s Degree	1
Bachelor’s Degree	148
Master’s Degree	71

What Theatre/Theatre Arts Management Majors Need to Know

Studies in Theatre/Theatre Arts Management develop a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Theatre/Theatre Arts Management graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

According to O*NET, a major in Theatre/Theatre Arts Management emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• English Language — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Education and Training — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Communications and Media — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.
• Administration and Management — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 3.3 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

Skills emphasized by a Theatre/Theatre Arts Management program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Speaking — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.
• Reading Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.
• Writing — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.

Abilities

The cognitive and physical abilities most relevant to Theatre/Theatre Arts Management careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Oral Expression — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Written Expression — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Speech Clarity — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Theatre/Theatre Arts Management graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.5 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.4 / 7
Getting Information	4.4 / 7
Thinking Creatively	4.3 / 7
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.2 / 7
Working with Computers	4.1 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.1 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.0 / 7
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	3.9 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Theatre/Theatre Arts Management professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	✓
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	✓
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
Adobe Acrobat	Document management software	—
Email software	Electronic mail software	—
Word processing software	Word processing software	—
Apple Final Cut Pro	Video creation and editing software	—
Adobe Photoshop	Graphics or photo imaging software	✓
Adobe Audition	Music or sound editing software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Theatre/Theatre Arts Management graduates include:

• Drama Professor
• Art Instructor
• Studio Instructor
• Dance Professor
• Adjunct Lecturer
• Drama Teacher
• Dance Instructor
• Arts and Crafts Instructor
• Photography Teacher
• Organ Teacher
• Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor
• Artist Instructor
• Adjunct College Instructor
• Dancing Teacher
• Guitar Teacher

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Theatre/Theatre Arts Management graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Bachelor’s degree	44.2%
Master’s degree	21.5%
Doctoral degree	11.4%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	7.2%
High school diploma or equivalent	6.1%
Postsecondary certificate	3.3%
Some college courses	3.1%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	1.9%
Post-master’s certificate	0.7%
First professional degree	0.5%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Theatre/Theatre Arts Management?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly female, with women earning 75% of Theatre/Theatre Arts Management degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	165	75.0%
Men	55	25.0%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Theatre/Theatre Arts Management graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	94	42.7%
Asian	16	7.3%
Hispanic or Latino	32	14.5%
Black or African American	35	15.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.5%
Two or More Races	15	6.8%
Race Unknown	6	2.7%
International Students	20	9.1%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Theatre/Theatre Arts Management Graduates Earn?

Federal data tracks median earnings of Theatre/Theatre Arts Management graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,449
4 years	$42,732
5 years	$47,703

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $47,703 — roughly 57% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in Theatre/Theatre Arts Management Worth It?

On the earnings side, the federal earnings tracker, Theatre/Theatre Arts Management graduates earn a median of $42,732 four years after completion — roughly 12% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management	50.10
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General	50.1001
Fine and Studio Arts Management	50.1002
Music Management	50.1003
Cinematography and Film/Video Production	50.0602
Directing and Theatrical Production	50.0507
Documentary Production	50.0607
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	50.0501
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other	50.0599
Film/Cinema/Media Studies	50.0601
Musical Theatre	50.0509
Theatre and Dance	50.0512

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.