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Drama & Theater Arts in Florida

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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Florida

754 Theater students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Drama & Theater Arts is the 68th most popular major in the state out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 533
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 98
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 98
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 98
Master’s Degree 61
Associate Degree 60
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.5%
  • White: 55.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 16,570 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 Florida

Theater grads earn an average of $57,770 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. This public school has an average net price of $8,618. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1.

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at UF. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Full Sail University

Winter Park
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
24,627 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,346.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,735. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,413 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $32,440. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#10

University of Miami

Coral Gables
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in FL

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Producers and Directors 22% $60,320
Actors 20% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $63,850
Writers and Authors 17% $47,190
Sports Entertainers and Performers 15% $0
Musicians and Singers 14% $0
Fashion Designers 14% $48,750
Music Directors and Composers 13% $53,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Fine & Studio Arts 1,339
Music 1,223
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 1,217
Design & Applied Arts 1,128
General Visual & Performing Arts 945
Arts & Media Management 647
Dance 117
Other Visual Art 19

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