Theater Schools in Wisconsin
In 2022-2023, 235 students earned their Theater degrees in WI.
As a degree choice, Theater is the 65th most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Theater Majors in Wisconsin
Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 210 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 22 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 3 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 3 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 3 |
Gender Distribution
In Wisconsin, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of theater majors in Wisconsin is as follows:
- Asian: 2.6%
- Black or African American: 3.8%
- Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
- White: 77.4%
- Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
- Other Races: 6.4%

Jobs for Theater Grads in Wisconsin
There are 4,840 people in the state and 418,310 people in the nation working in theater jobs.

Wages for Theater Jobs in Wisconsin
Theater grads earn an average of $57,110 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

Most Popular Theater Programs in WI
There are 12 colleges in Wisconsin that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:
63% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Request InformationOf all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - Stevens Point. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationStudents enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,834. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.
Request Information40% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.
Request InformationMost students complete their degree in 4.48 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationThe student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $9,923. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at UW - Parkside.
Request InformationA typical student attending UW - River Falls will pay a net price of $13,581. 61% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate.
Request InformationSeeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,435. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.
Request InformationOf all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,763. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.
Request InformationAn average student at Carroll U will pay a net price of $24,812. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. 41% of the teachers are full time.
Request InformationStudents who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,257. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.
Request Information81% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationTheater Careers in WI
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | WI Job Growth | WI Median Salary |
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Producers and Directors | 5% | $51,740 |
Related Majors in Wisconsin
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.
Major | Annual Graduates in WI |
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Design & Applied Arts | 717 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 585 |
Music | 359 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 166 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 78 |
Dance | 49 |
Arts & Media Management | 35 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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