The Theatre major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Arts, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Arts, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1121 Occupation: Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,190 | 97,890 | N/A | N/A |
Fashion Designers SOC: 27-1022 Occupation: Fashion Designers | $80,690 | 20,910 | N/A | N/A |
Set and Exhibit Designers SOC: 27-1027 Occupation: Set and Exhibit Designers | $66,280 | 10,850 | N/A | N/A |
Actors SOC: 27-2011 Occupation: Actors | $NaN | 38,800 | N/A | N/A |
Producers and Directors SOC: 27-2012 Occupation: Producers and Directors | $83,480 | 145,270 | N/A | N/A |
Dancers SOC: 27-2031 Occupation: Dancers | $NaN | 9,060 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,190 | 97,890 |
| 2023 | $80,360 | 101,500 |
| 2022 | $77,280 | 97,830 |
| 2021 | $75,940 | 94,720 |
| 2020 | $69,690 | 91,170 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,280 | 10,850 |
| 2023 | $59,490 | 10,090 |
| 2022 | $59,990 | 9,490 |
| 2021 | $54,860 | 6,850 |
| 2020 | $58,180 | 10,980 |