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Theater in Colorado

Theater Schools in Colorado

213 students earned Theater degrees in Colorado in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Theater is the 65th most popular major in the state out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 154
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 27
Master’s Degree 24
Associate Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.8%
  • White: 67.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 6,340 people employed in jobs related to a theater degree, compared to 418,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Theater Jobs in Colorado

In this state, theater grads earn an average of $60,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. A typical student attending University of Northern Colorado will pay a net price of $17,465. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at CU Anschutz. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.92 years. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. A typical student attending Colorado Mesa will pay a net price of $15,483. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,737. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

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Colorado College

Colorado Springs
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
2,050 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
3,164 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

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Fort Lewis College

Durango
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,469 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,766. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 75% of the teachers are full time.

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Theater Careers in CO

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Producers and Directors 24% $58,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Music 554
Fine & Studio Arts 532
Design & Applied Arts 316
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 184
General Visual & Performing Arts 56
Dance 30
Arts & Media Management 28

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