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Theater in Wisconsin

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
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.

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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%
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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.

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Wages for Theater Jobs in Wisconsin

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

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There are 12 colleges in Wisconsin that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

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.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

Of 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.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

Students 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.

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Viterbo University

La Crosse
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
2,516 Total Students

40% 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.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

Most 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.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,452 Total Students

The 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.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

A 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.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

Seeking 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.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,430 Total Students

Of 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.

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Carroll University

Waukesha
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
3,451 Total Students

An 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.

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Carthage College

Kenosha
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,763 Total Students

Students 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.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

81% 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.

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Theater Careers in WI

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Producers and Directors 5% $51,740

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.

Major Annual Graduates in WI
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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