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Drama & Theater Arts in Oregon

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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Oregon

190 students earned Theater degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Drama & Theater Arts is the 62nd most popular major out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 152
Master’s Degree 17
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7
Associate Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 72.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 13.7%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 6,610 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 Oregon

A typical salary for a theater grad in the state is $68,280, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,140 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,811 after earning their degree at this institution.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UO will pay a net price of $18,047.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

In their early career, Portland State University grads earn an average salary of $42,719. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,554 Total Students

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Western Oregon State College. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,853 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending EOU will pay a net price of $14,436. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,392 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,866 Total Students

In their early career, Willamette grads earn an average salary of $44,327. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,294. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average.

#9

Pacific University

Forest Grove
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,858 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,638. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in OR

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Writers and Authors 16% $59,960
Producers and Directors 15% $58,040
Set and Exhibit Designers 14% $66,990
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 13% $65,980
Fashion Designers 10% $67,810
Actors 9% $0
Musicians and Singers 9% $0
Choreographers 8% $0
Music Directors and Composers 4% $44,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Design & Applied Arts 490
Fine & Studio Arts 419
Music 299
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 167
General Visual & Performing Arts 66
Dance 20
Arts & Media Management 13
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 12

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