Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Ohio
511 students earned Theater degrees in Ohio in the 2018-2019 year.
A Drama & Theater Arts major is the 82nd most popular major in this state.
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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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 426 |
Master’s Degree | 45 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 24 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 24 |
Associate’s Degree | 15 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 1 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 1 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 1 |
Gender Distribution
In Ohio, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of theater majors in Ohio is as follows:
- Asian: 1.6%
- Black or African American: 10.6%
- Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
- White: 74.6%
- Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
- Other Races: 6.5%

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.

Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Ohio
In this state, theater grads earn an average of $48,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Programs in OH
There are 47 colleges in Ohio that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.
A typical student attending Wright State University - Main Campus will pay a net price of $15,530. 97% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,807. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 9.20% which is lower than average.
Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.
The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at OHIO Athens. 79% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,669. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.
Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.
This private institution charges an average net price of $35,555. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.
The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Cleveland State University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. In their early career, Miami University - Oxford grads earn an average salary of $37,400.
Drama & Theater Arts Careers in OH
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | OH Job Growth | OH Median Salary |
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Set and Exhibit Designers | 8% | $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 |
Related Majors in Ohio
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.
Major | Annual Graduates in OH |
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Design & Applied Arts | 1,988 |
Music | 1,132 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 823 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 339 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 207 |
Dance | 114 |
Arts & Media Management | 90 |
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 22 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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