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Drama & Theater Arts in Massachusetts

Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 12,540 people employed in jobs related to a Theater degree, compared to 446,020 nationwide.

Drama & Theater Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a Theater grad in the state is $97,635, compared to a typical salary of $103,799 nationwide.

Drama & Theater Arts Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 5 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Theater degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Emerson College

Boston

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,413 after earning their degree at this institution. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,834 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $20,342 in their first year after graduation. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,092 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

#5

Dean College

Franklin

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $29,263 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in MA

Some of the careers Theater majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Producers and Directors $90,515
Talent Directors $73,937
Media Technical Directors/Managers $65,049
Choreographers $109,380
Dancers $74,180
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other $51,873
Media Programming Directors $90,799
Costume Attendants $46,757
Actors $45,006
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Theater.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Design & Applied Arts 38,798
Fine & Studio Arts 37,770
Music 25,853
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 18,927
General Visual & Performing Arts 7,225
Arts & Media Management 4,430
Dance 3,274
Other Visual Art 941

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