Theater Design & Technology Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Theater Design & Technology is offered at 160 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Theater Design & Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.5% of Theater Design & Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Theater Design & Technology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,087 students earned theirTheater Design & Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Theater Design & Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 15 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 118 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 605 |
| Master’s Degree | 344 |
Earnings of Theater Design & Technology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Theater Design & Technology of $29,200 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,253 |
| 4 years | $29,200 |
| 5 years | $33,047 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Theater Design & Technology students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology. About 54.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 54 |
| Women | 64 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Theater Design & Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 53.4% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 26.3% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 11.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.7% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 3 | 2.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Theater Design & Technology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 219 colleges that offer a associate degree in Theater Design & Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Theater Design & Technology students seeking a associate degree is University of North Carolina School of the Arts. This school awarded 90 associate degrees in Theater Design & Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Theater Design & Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Theater Design & Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 36 associate degrees in Theater Design & Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Theater Design & Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of the Arts comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theater Design & Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Los Angeles College is a popular choice for Theater Design & Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for Theater Design & Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 29 associate degrees in Theater Design & Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theater Design & Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a popular choice for Theater Design & Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 25 associate degrees in Theater Design & Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a popular choice for Theater Design & Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theater Design & Technology. This school awarded 22 associate degrees in Theater Design & Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY at Purchase College is a popular choice for Theater Design & Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 22 associate degrees in Theater Design & Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Theater Design & Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 21 associate degrees in Theater Design & Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Theater Design & Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 17 associate degrees in Theater Design & Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Theater Design & Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emerson College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theater Design & Technology. This school awarded 14 associate degrees in Theater Design & Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theater Design & Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theater Design & Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago is a popular choice for Theater Design & Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Theater Design & Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ithaca College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Theater Design & Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Theater Design & Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Theater Design & Technology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 10,778 |
| Acting | 1,859 |
| Musical Theatre | 1,157 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 863 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 437 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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