Bachelor’s Degrees in Theater Design & Technology
Education Levels of Theater Design Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 662 people earned their bachelor's degree in theater design. This makes it the 310th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in theater design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 662 |
| Basic Certificate | 211 |
| Master’s Degree | 142 |
| Associate Degree | 111 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Theater Design Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for theater design students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in theater design. About 70.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 196 |
| Women | 466 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theater design bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80 |
| White | 465 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 44 |
Most Popular Theater Design Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 103 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in theater design. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theater design students seekinga bachelor's degree is Savannah College of Art and Design. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from SCAD. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theater design. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,497 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from UNCSA. Of these students, 73% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theater design. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from UC. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York City College of Technology comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theater design. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from City Tech. About 38% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purchase College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theater design. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from Purchase College. About 65% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theater design. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from UNLV. Of these students, 52% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
DePaul University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theater design. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from DePaul. About 62% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theater design. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from Boston U. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for theater design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ithaca College. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,601 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from Ithaca. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
California Institute of the Arts is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theater design. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,074 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from CalArts. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Emerson College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theater design. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from Emerson. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for theater design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from University of Arizona. Of these students, 67% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia College Chicago is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theater design. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,734 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,270 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from Columbia. About 88% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for theater design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from Millersville. Of these students, 50% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Michigan University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theater design. Roughly 19,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from WMU.
The 15th most popular school in the country for theater design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wright State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from Wright State University - Main Campus.
The 15th most popular school in the country for theater design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for theater design majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Cornish College of the Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from Cornish College of the Arts. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theater design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from U-M.
Oklahoma City University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theater design. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,836 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in theater design from OCU. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theater design that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 8,624 |
| Musical Theater | 1,150 |
| Acting | 1,072 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 414 |
| Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 235 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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