Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Minnesota
296 Theater students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.
In this state, Drama & Theater Arts is the 72nd most popular major out of a total 288 majors commonly available.
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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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 258 |
Associate’s Degree | 28 |
Master’s Degree | 7 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 3 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 3 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 3 |
Gender Distribution
In Minnesota, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of theater majors in Minnesota is as follows:
- Asian: 3.0%
- Black or African American: 4.1%
- Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
- White: 78.7%
- Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
- Other Races: 7.1%

Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Minnesota
In this state, there are 6,700 people employed in jobs related to a theater degree, compared to 418,310 nationwide.

Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Minnesota
In this state, theater grads earn an average of $67,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Programs in MN
There are 33 colleges in Minnesota that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:
This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,479. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,800 a year. 83% of the teachers are full time.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%.
Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,500 a year. This public school has an average net price of $17,319.
Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,498.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.
96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,700 a year. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Gustavus Adolphus.
This public school has an average net price of $15,549. In their early career, Metro State grads earn an average salary of $42,100. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
78% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
This public school has an average net price of $10,572. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.
It takes the average student 5.42 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.
Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,573. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.
Drama & Theater Arts Careers in MN
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | MN Job Growth | MN Median Salary |
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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 |
Related Majors in Minnesota
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.
Major | Annual Graduates in MN |
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Design & Applied Arts | 622 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 461 |
Music | 340 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 210 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 57 |
Dance | 47 |
Arts & Media Management | 28 |
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References
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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