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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in District of Columbia

85 students earned Theater degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Drama & Theater Arts is the 94th most popular major out of a total 198 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts 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 44
Master’s Degree 23
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18

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: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts 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 Drama & Theater Arts 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
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $32,563. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,801 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,684.

#3

American University

Washington
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

57% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $55,945 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#4

Georgetown University

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

57% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#5

Gallaudet University

Washington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,704 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 8.40% which is lower than average.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in DC

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Sports Entertainers and Performers 21% $0
Actors 14% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $80,640
Producers and Directors 12% $82,150
Dancers 11% $0
Musicians and Singers 8% $0
Set and Exhibit Designers 7% $76,280
Writers and Authors 5% $100,210

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

View all majors related to Drama & Theater Arts

View Nationwide Drama & Theater Arts Report

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