Theater Arts Doctor’s Degrees
There are 848 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Theater Arts. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.1% of Theater Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Theater Arts Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 10,778 degrees were awarded toTheater Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Theater Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 328 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,039 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,298 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,024 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 86 |
Earnings of Theater Arts Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Theater Arts of $29,200 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,253 |
| 4 years | $29,200 |
| 5 years | $33,047 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Theater Arts students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Theater Arts. About 67.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28 |
| Women | 58 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Theater Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 59.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 5.8% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 13 | 15.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 15.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Theater Arts Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 990 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Theater Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Theater Arts students seeking a doctor's degree is New York University. This school awarded 454 doctor's degrees in Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a popular choice for Theater Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 243 doctor's degrees in Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Theater Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their doctor's degree in Theater Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theater Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their doctor's degree in Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theater Arts. This school awarded 99 doctor's degrees in Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Theater Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 97 doctor's degrees in Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theater Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their doctor's degree in Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a popular choice for Theater Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 82 doctor's degrees in Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Theater Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 81 doctor's degrees in Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Theater Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their doctor's degree in Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Theater Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 79 doctor's degrees in Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Muhlenberg College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theater Arts. This school awarded 78 doctor's degrees in Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Theater Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their doctor's degree in Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theater Arts. This school awarded 76 doctor's degrees in Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theater Arts. This school awarded 71 doctor's degrees in Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University is a popular choice for Theater Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 70 doctor's degrees in Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theater Arts. This school awarded 70 doctor's degrees in Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Theater Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 69 doctor's degrees in Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Theater Arts majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their doctor's degree in Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Theater Arts. This school awarded 69 doctor's degrees in Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Theater Arts that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Acting | 1,859 |
| Musical Theatre | 1,157 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 1,087 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 863 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 437 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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