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Theater in Kentucky

Theater Schools in Kentucky

129 students earned Theater degrees in Kentucky in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Theater is the 71st most popular major out of a total 572 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 123
Associate Degree 3
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 79.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in Kentucky

1,700 people in the state and 274,110 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

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Wages for Theater Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a theater grad in the state is $60,530, compared to a typical salary of $82,560 nationwide.

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

#1

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at NKU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#4

Berea College

Berea
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,432 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $2,601.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,180 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#7

Asbury University

Wilmore
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,741 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,053.

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#7

Bellarmine University

Louisville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,229. 42% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,012. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,072. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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Theater Careers in KY

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Producers and Directors 8% $50,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 11
Playwriting & Screenwriting 2

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