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Drama & Theater Arts in Georgia

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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Georgia

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

In this state, Drama & Theater Arts is the 54th most popular major out of a total 292 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 388
Master’s Degree 58
Associate Degree 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 20.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 60.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Georgia

15,230 people in the state and 418,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

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Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Georgia

Theater grads earn an average of $66,740 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Georgia that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

187 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
14,265 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,632.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,250 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. 64% of the teachers are full time.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,372 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,240.

#6

Brenau University

Gainesville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,813 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Graduates earn an average $39,398 after graduation.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 63% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $35,170.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 84% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Georgia College. In their early career, Georgia College grads earn an average salary of $44,706.

#10

Morehouse College

Atlanta
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,152 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,608. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

Spelman College

Atlanta
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,207 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,833. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of the teachers are full time.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in GA

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Set and Exhibit Designers 39% $55,280
Actors 31% $0
Producers and Directors 31% $73,470
Sports Entertainers and Performers 18% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $64,250
Musicians and Singers 9% $0
Choreographers 9% $48,950
Writers and Authors 8% $56,420
Music Directors and Composers 6% $64,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Design & Applied Arts 1,446
Fine & Studio Arts 945
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 811
Music 472
General Visual & Performing Arts 90
Dance 56
Arts & Media Management 49

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