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Drama & Theater Arts in Virginia

Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Virginia

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.

Drama & Theater Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

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.

Drama & Theater Arts Wages Nationwide vs. 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.

#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

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.

#4

Shenandoah University

Winchester

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.

#6

Regent University

Virginia Beach

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

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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View Nationwide Drama & Theater Arts Report

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