Theater Schools in Texas
1,002 Theater students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.
As a degree choice, Theater is the 62nd most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Theater Majors in Texas
Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 772 |
Associate Degree | 129 |
Master’s Degree | 97 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 4 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 4 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 4 |
Gender Distribution
In Texas, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of theater majors in Texas is as follows:
- Asian: 1.3%
- Black or African American: 13.2%
- Hispanic or Latino: 27.7%
- White: 52.1%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
- Other Races: 4.3%

Jobs for Theater Grads in Texas
19,950 people in the state and 418,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

Wages for Theater Jobs in Texas
A typical salary for a theater grad in the state is $61,850, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

Most Popular Theater Programs in TX
There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,840.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.
Request InformationA typical student attending UNT will pay a net price of $15,205. The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at UNT. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.
Request InformationMost students complete their degree in 4.59 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. A typical student attending Texas Tech will pay a net price of $20,048. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.
Request InformationThis public school has an average net price of $14,244. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.
Request InformationThe student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,134.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $37,911. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.
Request InformationMost students complete their degree in 4.15 years. 100% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,271.
Request Information79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $25,303. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
Request InformationTheater Careers in TX
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | TX Job Growth | TX Median Salary |
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Producers and Directors | 19% | $61,790 |
Choreographers | 8% | $55,620 |
Related Majors in Texas
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.
Major | Annual Graduates in TX |
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Music | 2,085 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 1,939 |
Design & Applied Arts | 1,449 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 593 |
Dance | 250 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 231 |
Arts & Media Management | 167 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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