Associate Degrees in Theater Arts
Education Levels of Theater Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 882 people earned their associate degree in theater. This earns it the #113 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in theater at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,624 |
| Master’s Degree | 927 |
| Associate Degree | 882 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 295 |
| Basic Certificate | 103 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 70 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
Earnings of Theater Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for theater majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for theater majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in theater. About 59.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 360 |
| Women | 522 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theater associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 75 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 296 |
| White | 379 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 79 |
Most Popular Theater Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 198 colleges that offer an associate degree in theater. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theater students seekingan associate degree is Citrus College. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in theater from Citrus College. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their associate degree is Moorpark College. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in theater from Moorpark College. Of these students, 74% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
LaGuardia Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theater. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in theater from LaGuardia. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
Santa Monica College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theater. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in theater from SMC. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Long Beach City College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theater. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in theater from Long Beach City College. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Suffolk County Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in theater. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in theater from Suffolk County Community College. Of these students, 75% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
East Los Angeles College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theater. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in theater from East Los Angeles College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Antonio College. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in theater from Mt. SAC. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fullerton College. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in theater from Fullerton College. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of the Canyons. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in theater from College of the Canyons. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their associate degree is West Valley College. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in theater from West Valley College. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bakersfield College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in theater. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in theater from Bakersfield College. Of these students, 64% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their associate degree is Riverside City College. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in theater from Riverside City College. About 67% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Snow College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in theater. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in theater from Snow College. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern Oklahoma College. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in theater from Northern Oklahoma College. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their associate degree is Saddleback College. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in theater from Saddleback College.
MiraCosta College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in theater. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in theater from MiraCosta College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fresno City College. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in theater from Fresno City College. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Santa Rosa Junior College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in theater. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in theater from SRJC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theater that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Acting | 401 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 111 |
| Musical Theater | 65 |
| Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 12 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 3 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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