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Theater in Minnesota

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
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.

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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%
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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.

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Wages for Theater 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
84% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

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.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Students 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.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Of 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.

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St Olaf College

Northfield
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

The 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.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#6

Augsburg University

Minneapolis
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,346 Total Students

The 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.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,506 Total Students

An 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.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,547 Total Students

It 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.

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#9

Macalester College

Saint Paul
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

Students 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.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

14 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.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,339 Total Students

Students 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.

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Theater Careers in MN

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Producers and Directors 8% $65,770
Choreographers 3% $38,470

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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