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Drama & Theater Arts in Alabama

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148 Theater students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Drama & Theater Arts is the 79th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 133
Master’s Degree 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 23.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 64.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 2,010 people employed in jobs related to a theater degree, compared to 418,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Alabama

In this state, theater grads earn an average of $58,590. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,917. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,600 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 65%. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate.

#3

Samford University

Birmingham
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 99% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, Alabama State grads earn an average salary of $25,949.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,018. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,695 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,129 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,523 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at BSC.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $34,081 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,791 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 67% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,208.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in AL

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Sports Entertainers and Performers 9% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $62,570
Musicians and Singers 6% $0
Producers and Directors 3% $53,320
Writers and Authors 2% $48,080
Set and Exhibit Designers 0% $47,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Fine & Studio Arts 381
Music 276
Design & Applied Arts 246
Dance 56
Arts & Media Management 32
General Visual & Performing Arts 4

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