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Theater in Michigan

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
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.

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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%
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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.

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Wages for Theater 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:

#1

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

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.

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#2

Wayne State University

Detroit
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The 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.

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#2

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

64% 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.

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#4

Michigan State University

East Lansing
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The 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.

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#5

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The 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.

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#6

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

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#7

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. 99% of students get financical aid.

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#8

University of Michigan - Flint

Flint
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#8

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

It 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.

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#10

Kalamazoo College

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

It 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.

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#10

Northern Michigan University

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

Students 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.

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Theater Careers in MI

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Producers and Directors 10% $55,830
Choreographers 0% $0

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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