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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Texas

982 students earned Theater degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Drama & Theater Arts is the 62nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 757
Associate Degree 126
Master’s Degree 98
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.6%
  • White: 60.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Texas

19,950 people in the state and 418,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

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Wages for Drama & Theater Arts 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.

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

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,887. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,350. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. In their early career, UT Austin grads earn an average salary of $54,287.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UNT will pay a net price of $14,122. The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at UNT.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $47,287 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,852 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,035. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. An average student at Baylor will pay a net price of $37,309.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
11,379 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
71 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. An average student at KD Conservatory will pay a net price of $23,070. 67% of students get financical aid.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in TX

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Producers and Directors 19% $61,790
Actors 19% $0
Musicians and Singers 16% $0
Music Directors and Composers 16% $58,340
Writers and Authors 15% $53,730
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $67,000
Dancers 14% $0
Sports Entertainers and Performers 14% $0
Set and Exhibit Designers 11% $48,120
Choreographers 8% $55,620
Fashion Designers 5% $66,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
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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