Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Virginia
443 students earned Theater degrees in Virginia in the 2018-2019 year.
A Drama & Theater Arts major is the 73rd most popular major in this state.
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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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 339 |
Master’s Degree | 104 |
Gender Distribution
In Virginia, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of theater majors in Virginia is as follows:
- Asian: 1.6%
- Black or African American: 9.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
- White: 73.4%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
- Other Races: 9.5%

Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Virginia
8,910 people in the state and 418,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

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.

Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Programs in VA
There are 33 colleges in Virginia that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at VCU. 81% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,281. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,400 after earning their degree at this institution.
This private institution charges an average net price of $18,403. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,400 after earning their degree at this institution.
The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Mary Baldwin. 28% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,321. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, GMU grads earn an average salary of $44,900.
The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.
The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,000 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,964.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 65% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.
The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.
Drama & Theater Arts Careers in VA
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | VA Job Growth | VA Median Salary |
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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 |
Related Majors in Virginia
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.
Major | Annual Graduates in VA |
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Design & Applied Arts | 892 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 735 |
Music | 626 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 260 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 256 |
Other Visual Art | 134 |
Dance | 95 |
Arts & Media Management | 73 |
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References
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