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Drama & Theater Arts in Pennsylvania

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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 762 students earned their Theater degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Drama & Theater Arts is the 59th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 615
Master’s Degree 88
Associate Degree 48
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 8
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 66.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 13,190 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a theater grad in the state is $54,840, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. In their early career, Temple grads earn an average salary of $47,659.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,530 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,859 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,775. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

#4

Muhlenberg College

Allentown
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,067 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

#5

Point Park University

Pittsburgh
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,493 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Point Park. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#7

DeSales University

Center Valley
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,302 Total Students

An average student at DeSales will pay a net price of $29,547. In their early career, DeSales grads earn an average salary of $49,374. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,701 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Villanova University

Villanova
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. This public school has an average net price of $22,828. 89% of the teachers are full time.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in PA

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Producers and Directors 9% $58,200
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $72,070
Actors 8% $0
Set and Exhibit Designers 5% $44,010
Writers and Authors 2% $55,920
Musicians and Singers 1% $0
Music Directors and Composers 1% $40,630
Dancers 0% $0
Choreographers 0% $33,210
Fashion Designers -15% $41,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Design & Applied Arts 1,238
Fine & Studio Arts 1,161
Music 960
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 577
Dance 290
Arts & Media Management 263
General Visual & Performing Arts 204
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 16

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