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Theater in District of Columbia

Theater Schools in District of Columbia

62 students earned Theater degrees in District of Columbia in the 2022-2023 year.

A Theater major is the 94th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 29
Master’s Degree 23
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theater majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 16.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 45.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 16.1%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 5,350 people employed in jobs related to a theater degree, compared to 418,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Theater Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a theater grad in the state is $89,390, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in District of Columbia that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,462.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $33,417. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

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American University

Washington
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. 83% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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Georgetown University

Washington
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

45% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

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Gallaudet University

Washington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,167. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Theater Careers in DC

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Producers and Directors 12% $82,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Fine & Studio Arts 142
Music 117
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 89
Design & Applied Arts 84
Arts & Media Management 57
General Visual & Performing Arts 16
Dance 14

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View Nationwide Theater Report

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