Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Washington
251 students earned Theater degrees in Washington in the 2018-2019 year.
A Drama & Theater Arts major is the 90th most popular major in this state.
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Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Washington
Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 229 |
Master’s Degree | 20 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 2 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 2 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 2 |
Gender Distribution
In Washington, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of theater majors in Washington is as follows:
- Asian: 4.0%
- Black or African American: 2.4%
- Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
- White: 66.1%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
- Other Races: 16.7%

Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Washington
8,240 people in the state and 418,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Washington
In this state, theater grads earn an average of $66,600. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Programs in WA
There are 14 colleges in Washington that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:
Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at Cornish College of the Arts will pay a net price of $34,448. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.
Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,439. Graduates earn an average $35,400 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.
This public school has an average net price of $12,001. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. 61% of students get financical aid.
Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,175. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average.
Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at PLU.
An average student at Puget Sound will pay a net price of $36,075. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. 82% of the teachers are full time.
Most students complete their degree in 4.71 years. This public school has an average net price of $12,150. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.
This private school has an average net price of $32,627. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $27,087. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.
Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,400 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,400.
The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,947. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Seattle U.
This private school has an average net price of $33,545. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 5.09 years to complete their degree at Gonzaga.
Drama & Theater Arts Careers in WA
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | WA Job Growth | WA Median Salary |
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Sports Entertainers and Performers | 27% | $0 |
Writers and Authors | 23% | $61,060 |
Producers and Directors | 20% | $64,400 |
Art, Drama, and Music Professors | 18% | $61,280 |
Dancers | 11% | $0 |
Set and Exhibit Designers | 10% | $42,200 |
Choreographers | 9% | $0 |
Actors | 9% | $0 |
Fashion Designers | 8% | $61,340 |
Musicians and Singers | 7% | $0 |
Music Directors and Composers | 4% | $60,380 |
Related Majors in Washington
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.
Major | Annual Graduates in WA |
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Design & Applied Arts | 635 |
Music | 463 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 434 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 148 |
Dance | 68 |
Arts & Media Management | 41 |
Other Visual Art | 21 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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