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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Iowa

160 students earned Theater degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

A Drama & Theater Arts major is the 70th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 129
Master’s Degree 30
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 2,640 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 Iowa

Theater grads earn an average of $50,680 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,401. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Drake University

Des Moines
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

In their early career, Drake grads earn an average salary of $54,644. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. An average student at Drake will pay a net price of $29,903.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,052. The full-time teacher rate is 89%. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at MIU.

#5

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Luther College

Decorah
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. An average student at Luther will pay a net price of $25,538. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Grinnell College

Grinnell
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Grinnell. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $25,182.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,099. In their early career, Central grads earn an average salary of $41,571. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Dordt University

Sioux Center
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 65% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Northwestern College

Orange City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,496 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,388 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in IA

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Actors 20% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $72,480
Producers and Directors 11% $43,190
Writers and Authors 10% $49,440
Choreographers 7% $0
Musicians and Singers 7% $0
Dancers 6% $0
Music Directors and Composers 0% $51,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Design & Applied Arts 481
Fine & Studio Arts 286
Music 227
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 79
Dance 28
Other Visual Art 16
Arts & Media Management 4

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