Theater Schools in Michigan
285 students earned Theater degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.
As a degree choice, Theater is the 73rd most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Theater Majors in Michigan
Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 250 |
Master’s Degree | 32 |
Associate Degree | 3 |
Gender Distribution
In Michigan, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of theater majors in Michigan is as follows:
- Asian: 1.1%
- Black or African American: 12.6%
- Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
- White: 70.5%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
- Other Races: 9.5%

Jobs for Theater Grads in Michigan
There are 8,600 people in the state and 418,310 people in the nation working in theater jobs.

Wages for Theater Jobs in Michigan
Theater grads earn an average of $60,850 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

Most Popular Theater Programs in MI
There are 11 colleges in Michigan that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:
Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 82% of the teachers are full time.
Request InformationThe student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.
Request Information64% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.
Request InformationThe student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 86% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.
Request InformationThe student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. 99% of the teachers are full time.
Request Information100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.
Request InformationThe student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. 99% of students get financical aid.
Request Information56% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.
Request InformationIt takes the average student 4.84 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,561.
Request InformationIt takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,567.
Request InformationStudents enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,723.
Request InformationTheater Careers in MI
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | MI Job Growth | MI Median Salary |
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Producers and Directors | 10% | $55,830 |
Choreographers | 0% | $0 |
Related Majors in Michigan
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.
Major | Annual Graduates in MI |
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Design & Applied Arts | 1,011 |
Music | 734 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 729 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 415 |
Dance | 97 |
Arts & Media Management | 49 |
Other Visual Art | 13 |
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 11 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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