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 |
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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.

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%

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.

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

Most Popular Theater Programs in GA
There are 11 colleges in Georgia that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:
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.
Request Information94% 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.
Request Information94% 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.
Request InformationStudents 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.
Request InformationThe 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.
Request InformationStudents 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.
Request Information16 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.
Request InformationIt 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.
Request Information81% 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.
Request Information89% 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.
Request InformationStudents 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.
Request InformationTheater Careers in GA
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | GA Job Growth | GA Median Salary |
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Producers and Directors | 31% | $73,470 |
Choreographers | 9% | $48,950 |
Related Majors in Georgia
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.
Major | Annual Graduates in GA |
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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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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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