Musical Theater Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 120 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Musical Theater. This degree is more popular with female students, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.7% of Musical Theater graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Musical Theater Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,157 students earned theirMusical Theater majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Musical Theater at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 9 |
| Associate’s Degree | 52 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,077 |
| Master’s Degree | 19 |
Earnings of Musical Theater Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Musical Theater of $29,200 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,253 |
| 4 years | $29,200 |
| 5 years | $33,047 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Musical Theater students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Musical Theater. About 70.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 318 |
| Women | 759 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Musical Theater graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 696 | 64.6% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 141 | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 89 | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 78 | 7.2% |
| Race Unknown | 22 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 29 | 2.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Musical Theater Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 161 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Musical Theater. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Musical Theater students seeking a bachelor's degree is American Musical and Dramatic Academy. This school awarded 129 bachelor's degrees in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marymount Manhattan College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Musical Theater. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Berklee College of Music is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Roosevelt University is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Musical Theater. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Musical Theater. This school awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Point Park University is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Manhattan School of Music is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Viterbo University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Musical Theater. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Musical Theater. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Musical Theater. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ithaca College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Musical Theater. This school awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shenandoah University is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Colorado is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Millikin University is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Musical Theater. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Musical Theater that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 10,778 |
| Acting | 1,859 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 1,087 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 863 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 437 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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