Theater Schools in Connecticut
234 students earned Theater degrees in Connecticut in the 2022-2023 year.
As a degree choice, Theater is the 69th most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Theater Majors in Connecticut
Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Bachelor’s Degree | 149 |
Master’s Degree | 59 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 15 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 15 |
Associate Degree | 9 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 2 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 2 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 2 |
Gender Distribution
In Connecticut, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of theater majors in Connecticut is as follows:
- Asian: 3.0%
- Black or African American: 10.3%
- Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
- White: 57.7%
- Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
- Other Races: 8.5%

Jobs for Theater Grads in Connecticut
5,350 people in the state and 418,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

Wages for Theater Jobs in Connecticut
In this state, theater grads earn an average of $77,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

Most Popular Theater Programs in CT
There are 10 colleges in Connecticut that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,707. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.
Request InformationThis public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,512. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationStudents who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,092. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.
Request InformationThe average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Wesleyan U. An average student at Wesleyan U will pay a net price of $28,340. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 49% of students receive it.
Request InformationOf all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. 73% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.
Request Information99% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,886.
Request InformationThis public school has an average net price of $19,291. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at SCSU.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,210.
Request Information33% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationTheater Careers in CT
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | CT Job Growth | CT Median Salary |
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Producers and Directors | 4% | $70,380 |
Choreographers | -4% | $56,110 |
Related Majors in Connecticut
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.
Major | Annual Graduates in CT |
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Music | 423 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 412 |
Design & Applied Arts | 241 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 178 |
Arts & Media Management | 61 |
Dance | 22 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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