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Theater in Louisiana

Theater Schools in Louisiana

In 2022-2023, 155 students earned their Theater degrees in LA.

As a degree choice, Theater is the 52nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 131
Master’s Degree 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 23.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 58.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in Louisiana

4,910 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 Louisiana

Theater grads earn an average of $44,710 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Louisiana that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,352. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,761. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Louisiana State University.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

61% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,540. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

An average student at Loyola New Orleans will pay a net price of $20,712. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 61% of the teachers are full time.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $45,582.

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Dillard University

New Orleans
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,215 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
563 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,729. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

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Louisiana College

Pineville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,153 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Theater Careers in LA

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Producers and Directors 12% $55,690
Choreographers 3% $36,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Fine & Studio Arts 370
Music 315
Design & Applied Arts 84
Arts & Media Management 78
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 58
General Visual & Performing Arts 39
Other Visual Art 18
Dance 17

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