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Drama & Theater Arts in Mississippi

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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 64 students earned their Theater degrees in MS.

As a degree choice, Drama & Theater Arts is the 98th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 44
Master’s Degree 13
Associate Degree 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 25.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 64.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Mississippi

There are 1,230 people in the state and 418,310 people in the nation working in theater jobs.

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Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Mississippi

Theater grads earn an average of $53,000 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Mississippi that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,869 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,763 a year. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,086. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. 98% of students get financical aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
4,999 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 15%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,094 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $14,284. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at William Carey University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in MS

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Producers and Directors 14% $41,050
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 13% $59,130
Music Directors and Composers 0% $51,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Music 182
General Visual & Performing Arts 156
Fine & Studio Arts 130
Design & Applied Arts 81
Arts & Media Management 48
Dance 32
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 3

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View Nationwide Drama & Theater Arts Report

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