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Drama & Theater Arts in Michigan

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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Michigan

364 students earned Theater degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Drama & Theater Arts is the 73rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 332
Master’s Degree 27
Associate Degree 5

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theater majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Michigan

There are 8,600 people in the state and 418,310 people in the nation working in theater jobs.

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Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Michigan

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

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There are 11 colleges in Michigan that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,533 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,962. 60% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,128 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#6

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,449.

#7

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $42,092 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#8

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,904 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.84 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,323 after earning their degree at this institution. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

In their early career, K College grads earn an average salary of $44,781. This private school has an average net price of $22,727. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in MI

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $72,390
Set and Exhibit Designers 12% $46,270
Actors 11% $0
Producers and Directors 10% $55,830
Writers and Authors 8% $54,580
Sports Entertainers and Performers 7% $0
Musicians and Singers 4% $0
Music Directors and Composers 2% $45,100
Choreographers 0% $0
Fashion Designers 0% $57,710

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
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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