Musical Theater Undergraduate Certificates
There are 120 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Musical Theater. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about11% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 44.4% of Musical Theater graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Musical Theater Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,157 degrees were awarded toMusical 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 (this page) | 9 |
| Associate’s Degree | 52 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,077 |
| Master’s Degree | 19 |
Earnings of Musical Theater Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate 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)
The data on debt ranges for Musical Theater majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Musical Theater. About 77.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Musical Theater graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 44.4% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 11.1% |
| International Students | 4 | 44.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 44.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Musical Theater Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 161 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Musical Theater. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Musical Theater students seeking a undergraduate certificate is American Musical and Dramatic Academy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their undergraduate certificate in Musical Theater from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marymount Manhattan College is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 61 undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Berklee College of Music comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater. This school awarded 57 undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Roosevelt University is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their undergraduate certificate in Musical Theater from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their undergraduate certificate in Musical Theater from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their undergraduate certificate in Musical Theater from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Point Park University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater. This school awarded 24 undergraduate certificates 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.
Manhattan School of Music comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater. This school awarded 23 undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 23 undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Viterbo University is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 23 undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 21 undergraduate certificates 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.
Pace University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their undergraduate certificate in Musical Theater from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 20 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their undergraduate certificate in Musical Theater from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shenandoah University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater. This school awarded 19 undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Colorado comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their undergraduate certificate in Musical Theater from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater. This school awarded 16 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater. This school awarded 16 undergraduate certificates 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.
Texas State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Musical Theater. This school awarded 15 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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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