Theater Schools in Mississippi
69 Theater students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.
As a degree choice, Theater is the 116th most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Theater Majors in Mississippi
Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 52 |
| Master’s Degree | 12 |
| Associate Degree | 5 |
Gender Distribution
In Mississippi, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of theater majors in Mississippi is as follows:
- Asian: 2.9%
- Black or African American: 18.8%
- Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
- White: 65.2%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
- Other Races: 7.2%
Jobs for Theater Grads in Mississippi
There are 980 people in the state and 274,110 people in the nation working in theater jobs.
Wages for Theater Jobs in Mississippi
In this state, theater grads earn an average of $44,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,560.
Most Popular Theater Programs in MS
There are 5 colleges in Mississippi that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:
The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Southern Miss. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,744. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Request Information85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,504.
Request Information49% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,822. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.
Request InformationSeeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Belhaven. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationStudents enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 47% of the teachers are full time.
Request InformationTheater Careers in MS
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
| Job Title | MS Job Growth | MS Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Producers and Directors | 14% | $41,050 |
Related Majors in Mississippi
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.
| Major | Annual Graduates in MS |
|---|---|
| Acting | 3 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Donald Judge under License
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