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Theater in Maryland

Theater Schools in Maryland

111 Theater students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Theater major is the 94th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 106
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 36.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 49.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in Maryland

4,590 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 Maryland

A typical salary for a theater grad in the state is $74,160, compared to a typical salary of $82,560 nationwide.

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

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,590. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $14,151. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Towson.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,319. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#4

Salisbury University

Salisbury
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Salisbury will pay a net price of $18,212. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Salisbury.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,213. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

A typical student attending Frostburg State will pay a net price of $16,581. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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McDaniel College

Westminster
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,931 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at McDaniel will pay a net price of $22,106. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#8

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,508 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at SMCM. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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Goucher College

Baltimore
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 35%. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Washington College

Chestertown
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,089 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. An average student at Washington College will pay a net price of $12,606. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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Theater Careers in MD

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Producers and Directors 7% $75,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Acting 28
Theater Design & Technology 8
Theatre Literature & History 4

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