Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Missouri
In 2018-2019, 291 students earned their Theater degrees in MO.
As a degree choice, Drama & Theater Arts is the 79th most popular major in the state.
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Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Missouri
Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 241 |
Master’s Degree | 47 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 2 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 2 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 2 |
Associate’s Degree | 1 |
Gender Distribution
In Missouri, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of theater majors in Missouri is as follows:
- Asian: 0.3%
- Black or African American: 7.9%
- Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
- White: 74.9%
- Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
- Other Races: 7.6%

Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Missouri
6,400 people in the state and 418,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Missouri
In this state, theater grads earn an average of $60,590. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Programs in MO
There are 29 colleges in Missouri that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
This private institution charges an average net price of $23,231. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,526. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $32,000 after graduation.
This private school has an average net price of $22,206. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.
Most students complete their degree in 4.71 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%.
The full-time teacher rate is 100%. An average student at Lindenwood University will pay a net price of $18,264. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,400 a year.
The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,427. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $34,300 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.
Drama & Theater Arts Careers in MO
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | MO Job Growth | MO Median Salary |
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Art, Drama, and Music Professors | 19% | $70,720 |
Sports Entertainers and Performers | 11% | $0 |
Writers and Authors | 8% | $55,250 |
Set and Exhibit Designers | 8% | $41,000 |
Producers and Directors | 8% | $55,380 |
Fashion Designers | 6% | $0 |
Musicians and Singers | 2% | $0 |
Music Directors and Composers | 0% | $49,280 |
Related Majors in Missouri
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.
Major | Annual Graduates in MO |
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Fine & Studio Arts | 561 |
Design & Applied Arts | 420 |
Music | 403 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 128 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 97 |
Dance | 34 |
Arts & Media Management | 21 |
Other Visual Art | 1 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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