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Theater in Georgia

Theater Schools in Georgia

527 students earned Theater degrees in Georgia in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Theater is the 54th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 433
Master’s Degree 72
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Associate Degree 6
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: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 22.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 58.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Theater 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 Theater 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
73% Graduation Rate
14,265 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,993.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,601. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate.

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Brenau University

Gainesville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,813 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,535. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $34,982. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. 83% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Georgia College will pay a net price of $19,583. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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Morehouse College

Atlanta
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
2,152 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

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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 $38,319. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Theater Careers in GA

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Producers and Directors 31% $73,470
Choreographers 9% $48,950

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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