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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 182 students earned their Theater degrees in LA.

In this state, Drama & Theater Arts is the 52nd most popular major out of a total 246 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 153
Master’s Degree 14
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 14
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

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: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 19.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 61.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts 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 Drama & Theater Arts 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
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at UNO. 94% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.60%.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,326 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.40% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $35,254 after graduation. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at NSU.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,463. Graduates earn an average $35,432 after graduation.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

#6

Dillard University

New Orleans
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
1,215 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,132 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. An average student at Dillard University will pay a net price of $19,105.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
563 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,447 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,672.

#8

Louisiana College

Pineville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,153 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,073 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Louisiana College.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in LA

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Dancers 16% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $56,740
Producers and Directors 12% $55,690
Actors 12% $0
Sports Entertainers and Performers 11% $0
Writers and Authors 8% $36,040
Musicians and Singers 7% $0
Choreographers 3% $36,860
Fashion Designers 0% $0

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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