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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Virginia

455 Theater students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Drama & Theater Arts is the 62nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 371
Master’s Degree 81
Associate Degree 3

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: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 69.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 8,910 people employed in jobs related to a theater degree, compared to 418,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a theater grad in the state is $58,240, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 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
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

60% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 85% of the teachers are full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,490. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,487 a year.

#3

Regent University

Virginia Beach
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,846 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,888. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Shenandoah University

Winchester
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,672 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,551. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,303 a year.

#6

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,110 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,354. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Old Dominion.

#8

Liberty University

Lynchburg
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,457 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public school has an average net price of $15,657.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in VA

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Sports Entertainers and Performers 11% $0
Musicians and Singers 10% $0
Set and Exhibit Designers 10% $41,680
Actors 10% $0
Writers and Authors 10% $66,340
Producers and Directors 9% $65,140
Music Directors and Composers 8% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Design & Applied Arts 889
Fine & Studio Arts 769
Music 632
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 266
General Visual & Performing Arts 255
Other Visual Art 73
Dance 69
Arts & Media Management 37

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