Theater Arts Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Theater Arts Grads in Illinois
10,760 people in the state and 297,000 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Theater.
Wages for Theater Arts Jobs in Illinois
In this state, Theater grads earn an average of $85,676. Nationwide, they make an average of $109,433.
Most Popular Theater Arts Programs in IL
Our data covers 8 colleges in Illinois offering Theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $46,159 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $45,902 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,104 after earning their degree at this institution. About 54% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $24,908 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 64% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.
Theater Arts Careers in IL
Some of the careers Theater majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | — | $46,983 |
| Producers and Directors | — | $90,515 |
| Talent Directors | — | $73,937 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | — | $65,049 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | — | $51,873 |
| Media Programming Directors | — | $90,799 |
| Actors | — | $45,006 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Theater.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 18,711 |
| Film & Video Production | 9,544 |
| Film Studies | 5,777 |
| Art History | 3,557 |
| Art Education | 1,860 |
| Entertainment & Media Management | 982 |
| Entertainment & Media Management | 432 |
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management | 220 |
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