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.

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%

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.

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

Most Popular Theater Programs in LA
There are 8 colleges in Louisiana that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:
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.
Request InformationThe 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.
Request Information61% 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.
Request InformationAn 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.
Request InformationThe 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.
Request InformationMost 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%.
Request InformationSeeking 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%.
Request InformationOf 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.
Request InformationTheater Careers in LA
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | LA Job Growth | LA Median Salary |
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Producers and Directors | 12% | $55,690 |
Choreographers | 3% | $36,860 |
Related Majors in Louisiana
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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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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