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Drama & Theater Arts in New Mexico

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40 Theater students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Drama & Theater Arts is the 86th most popular major in the state out of a total 222 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 35
Associate Degree 4
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theater majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.0%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in New Mexico

There are 950 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 New Mexico

Theater grads earn an average of $50,960 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New Mexico that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $10,428.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,961.

#4

San Juan College

Farmington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,705.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,322. In their early career, CNM grads earn an average salary of $28,172.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in NM

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Producers and Directors 9% $54,030
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $49,340
Set and Exhibit Designers 7% $51,410
Music Directors and Composers 0% $36,310
Fashion Designers 0% $58,870
Writers and Authors -2% $46,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Fine & Studio Arts 155
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 122
Music 70
General Visual & Performing Arts 67
Design & Applied Arts 30
Dance 9

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