Theater Schools in Minnesota
In 2022-2023, 188 students earned their Theater degrees in MN.
As a degree choice, Theater is the 73rd most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Theater 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 | 170 |
Associate Degree | 12 |
Master’s Degree | 5 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 1 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 1 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 1 |
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: 2.1%
- Black or African American: 2.7%
- Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
- White: 77.7%
- Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
- Other Races: 8.0%

Jobs for Theater Grads in Minnesota
6,700 people in the state and 418,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

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

Most Popular Theater Programs in MN
There are 11 colleges in Minnesota that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:
82% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
Request InformationStudents enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
Request InformationThe student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.
Request Information100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationThe average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Augsburg. An average student at Augsburg will pay a net price of $24,183. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationAn average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $24,260. 100% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.
Request InformationIt takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. 58% of the teachers are full time.
Request InformationStudents who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,697. 91% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.
Request Information14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years.
Request InformationStudents enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.
Request InformationTheater Careers in MN
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | MN Job Growth | MN Median Salary |
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Producers and Directors | 8% | $65,770 |
Choreographers | 3% | $38,470 |
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 | 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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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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