Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology

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About Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology

Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology programs prepare individuals to apply artistic, technical and dramatic principles and techniques to the communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through technical theatre methods. Includes instruction in set design, lighting design, sound effects, theatre acoustics, scene painting, property management, costume design, and technical direction and production and use of computer applications to support these functions.

Of the 624 Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 67% percent are awarded to women and the other 33% percent are men. Did you know that New York has more students graduating with a degree in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology than any other state? In fact, New York awarded 109 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology is $37,200.

Popularity of Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some of the highest paying careers for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology majors include Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary, Set and Exhibit Designers . However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology can prepare you for are Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary, Set and Exhibit Designers .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
624
Female Students
419 (67%)
Male Students
205 (32%)
White (446, 71%)
Hispanic or Latino (78, 12%)
Black or African American (28, 4%)
Two or more races (23, 4%)
U.S. Nonresident (19, 3%)
Asian (16, 3%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (9, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (5, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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