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Drama & Theater Arts in Kentucky

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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 192 students earned their Theater degrees in KY.

As a degree choice, Drama & Theater Arts is the 55th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 169
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 11
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 11
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 11
Associate Degree 8
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 82.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Kentucky

2,150 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 Kentucky

In this state, theater grads earn an average of $54,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,625 a year.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,301 a year.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at UK. Graduates earn an average $43,231 after graduation.

#4

Asbury University

Wilmore
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,741 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Asbury. In their early career, Asbury grads earn an average salary of $31,687. An average student at Asbury will pay a net price of $22,376.

#4

Berea College

Berea
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,432 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,180 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#8

Bellarmine University

Louisville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. In their early career, Bellarmine U grads earn an average salary of $44,265. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,992.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 8.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,736. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in KY

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $73,630
Producers and Directors 8% $50,710
Sports Entertainers and Performers 6% $0
Writers and Authors 4% $50,530
Musicians and Singers 3% $0
Music Directors and Composers 0% $41,290
Fashion Designers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Fine & Studio Arts 375
Music 284
Design & Applied Arts 84
General Visual & Performing Arts 52
Arts & Media Management 50
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 24
Dance 14
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 3

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