Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Maryland
167 Theater students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.
A Drama & Theater Arts major is the 88th most popular major in this state.
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Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Maryland
Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 143 |
Master’s Degree | 9 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 8 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 3 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 3 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 3 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 3 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 3 |
Associate’s Degree | 1 |
Gender Distribution
In Maryland, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of theater majors in Maryland is as follows:
- Asian: 3.0%
- Black or African American: 20.4%
- Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
- White: 69.5%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
- Other Races: 1.8%

Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Maryland
There are 6,490 people in the state and 418,310 people in the nation working in theater jobs.

Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Maryland
Theater grads earn an average of $64,500 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Programs in MD
There are 18 colleges in Maryland that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,186. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.
The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending UMCP will pay a net price of $18,457. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.
This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.
Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,800 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
It takes the average student 4.63 years to graduate. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $14,656.
14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,919.
Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, McDaniel grads earn an average salary of $35,600.
10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.
This private school has an average net price of $26,718. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Washington College.
Drama & Theater Arts Careers in MD
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | MD Job Growth | MD Median Salary |
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Sports Entertainers and Performers | 10% | $0 |
Music Directors and Composers | 9% | $48,830 |
Musicians and Singers | 7% | $0 |
Producers and Directors | 7% | $75,620 |
Art, Drama, and Music Professors | 7% | $69,790 |
Actors | 7% | $0 |
Set and Exhibit Designers | 4% | $51,750 |
Writers and Authors | 3% | $67,120 |
Related Majors in Maryland
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.
Major | Annual Graduates in MD |
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Fine & Studio Arts | 751 |
Design & Applied Arts | 629 |
Music | 456 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 136 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 102 |
Dance | 48 |
Other Visual Art | 25 |
Arts & Media Management | 11 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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