Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Virginia
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Virginia
9,670 people in the state and 446,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Theater.
Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Virginia
In this state, Theater grads earn an average of $80,318. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,799.
Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Programs in VA
There are 8 colleges in Virginia that offer Theater degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 93% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,545 a year. The school admits about 76% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $38,267 in their first year after graduation. 61% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $33,157 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,589 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,499 after earning their degree at this institution. About 41% of those who apply are admitted. 66% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 57% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,917 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.
Drama & Theater Arts Careers in VA
Some of the careers Theater majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | — | $46,983 |
| Producers and Directors | — | $90,515 |
| Talent Directors | — | $73,937 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | — | $65,049 |
| Choreographers | — | $109,380 |
| Dancers | — | $74,180 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | — | $51,873 |
| Media Programming Directors | — | $90,799 |
| Costume Attendants | — | $46,757 |
| Actors | — | $45,006 |
| Writers and Authors | — | $63,195 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | — | $70,619 |
Related Majors in Virginia
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Theater.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 7,225 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4,430 |
| Dance | 3,274 |
| Other Visual Art | 941 |
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