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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Minnesota

231 Theater students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 208
Associate Degree 12
Master’s Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 77.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Minnesota

6,700 people in the state and 418,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

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Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Minnesota

Theater grads earn an average of $67,300 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 80% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,159. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,596 a year. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

#4

St Olaf College

Northfield
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,052. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,101. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

#6

Augsburg University

Minneapolis
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,346 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Augsburg. In their early career, Augsburg grads earn an average salary of $44,044.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,506 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,803 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,547 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 65% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $17,680.

#9

Macalester College

Saint Paul
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Macalester. The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,339 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,529. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,771 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in MN

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Set and Exhibit Designers 14% $48,900
Producers and Directors 8% $65,770
Actors 7% $0
Writers and Authors 6% $61,880
Sports Entertainers and Performers 6% $0
Musicians and Singers 5% $0
Music Directors and Composers 5% $72,630
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 5% $67,320
Choreographers 3% $38,470
Fashion Designers 0% $51,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Design & Applied Arts 533
Fine & Studio Arts 413
Music 262
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 154
General Visual & Performing Arts 57
Dance 35
Arts & Media Management 26

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