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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Ohio

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

A Drama & Theater Arts major is the 61st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 453
Master’s Degree 54
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 35
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 35
Associate Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 78.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Ohio

In this state, there are 10,810 people employed in jobs related to a theater degree, compared to 418,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Ohio

A typical salary for a theater grad in the state is $48,380, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Ohio that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,415. In their early career, UC grads earn an average salary of $42,023.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $39,914 after graduation.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Ohio State. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,845.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,399 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,626 after earning their degree at this institution.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
10,936 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Wright State University - Main Campus. 93% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,962.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. A typical student attending Cleveland State University will pay a net price of $16,943. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,966 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Otterbein University

Westerville
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,652 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in OH

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Set and Exhibit Designers 9% $48,570
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 8% $69,290
Producers and Directors 8% $53,190
Actors 6% $0
Dancers 5% $0
Sports Entertainers and Performers 5% $0
Writers and Authors 4% $45,230
Musicians and Singers 2% $0
Music Directors and Composers 1% $42,290
Choreographers 0% $47,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Design & Applied Arts 1,456
Music 1,138
Fine & Studio Arts 880
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 299
Arts & Media Management 136
Dance 103
General Visual & Performing Arts 67
Other Visual Art 20

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