Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Alabama
In 2018-2019, 171 students earned their Theater degrees in AL.
In this state, Drama & Theater Arts is the 85th most popular major out of a total 247 majors commonly available.
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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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 163 |
Master’s Degree | 8 |
Gender Distribution
In Alabama, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of theater majors in Alabama is as follows:
- Asian: 0.0%
- Black or African American: 19.3%
- Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
- White: 67.8%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
- Other Races: 8.2%

Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Alabama
2,010 people in the state and 418,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Alabama
A typical salary for a theater grad in the state is $58,590, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Programs in AL
There are 14 colleges in Alabama that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,232.
Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,005. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years.
It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,391. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
Graduates earn an average $39,500 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,696. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.
12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,207.
The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at Alabama State. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.
94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 65% of the teachers are full time. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.
67% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,494. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
The 9.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.79 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.
Graduates earn an average $31,500 after graduation. The average student takes 4.79 years to complete their degree at USA. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,871.
Drama & Theater Arts Careers in AL
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | AL Job Growth | AL Median Salary |
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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 |
Related Majors in Alabama
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.
Major | Annual Graduates in AL |
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Fine & Studio Arts | 402 |
Music | 334 |
Design & Applied Arts | 274 |
Dance | 60 |
Arts & Media Management | 32 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |
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References
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