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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Kansas

97 students earned Theater degrees in Kansas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Drama & Theater Arts is the 86th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 85
Associate Degree 6
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Master’s Degree 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Kansas

There are 1,950 people in the state and 418,310 people in the nation working in theater jobs.

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Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Kansas

In this state, theater grads earn an average of $56,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 12 colleges in Kansas that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,257. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. 85% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,417 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,794. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,217 Total Students

In their early career, Benedictine College grads earn an average salary of $39,168. An average student at Benedictine College will pay a net price of $26,253. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Benedictine College.

#5

Sterling College

Sterling
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
678 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,849. 56% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,175 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,890 a year.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,413 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at SC. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. An average student at SC will pay a net price of $25,123.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
803 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private school has an average net price of $24,476.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
1,636 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Newman University

Wichita
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,053 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
790 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,548. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
798 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,925. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in KS

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 10% $65,690
Musicians and Singers 9% $0
Producers and Directors 3% $47,040
Music Directors and Composers -3% $51,250
Writers and Authors -4% $51,520
Choreographers -4% $37,690
Actors -5% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Fine & Studio Arts 238
Design & Applied Arts 229
Music 189
General Visual & Performing Arts 84
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 72
Arts & Media Management 7
Dance 5
Other Visual Art 1

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