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Theater in Virginia

Theater Schools in Virginia

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

As a degree choice, Theater is the 71st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 301
Master’s Degree 80
Associate Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 65.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 5,950 people employed in jobs related to a theater degree, compared to 274,110 nationwide.

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Wages for Theater Jobs in Virginia

Theater grads earn an average of $69,750 in the state and $82,560 nationwide.

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

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending JMU will pay a net price of $22,465. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at JMU.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU. 64% of the teachers are full time.

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#3

Regent University

Virginia Beach
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

An average student at Regent will pay a net price of $17,220. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU. 80% of students get financical aid.

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#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Old Dominion. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,415. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University. This private school has an average net price of $29,882.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,457 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 68% of the teachers are full time.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,110 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#10

Radford University

Radford
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,310. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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Theater Careers in VA

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Producers and Directors 9% $65,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Musical Theater 27
Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 21
Acting 18
Theater Design & Technology 5
Playwriting & Screenwriting 3
Directing & Theatrical Production 1

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