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#1 #1 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. University of North Carolina School of the Arts Winston Salem, NC At the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, the most popular majors students pursue are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology, Dance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,170–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,173
#2 #2 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY At SUNY at Purchase College, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, and Fine and Studio Arts Management. In fact, SUNY at Purchase College awards 59 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Median Starting Salary $52,298
#3 #3 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA At Savannah College of Art and Design, the most popular majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Illustration, and Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 77 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,969
#4 #4 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA At California Institute of the Arts, the most popular majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Acting, Fine/Studio Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 26% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,032
#5 #5 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 239 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $52,076
#6 #6 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 483 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,839
#7 #7 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Economics, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 672 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $52,307
#8 #8 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 469 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $49,204
#9 #9 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL Annually, Ringling College of Art and Design awards around 124 degrees to those studying Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,986
#10 #10 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY Each year, CUNY New York City College of Technology grants around 265 degrees to students studying Information Science/Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 850–1,030 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#11 #11 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 577 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $50,669
#12 #12 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Each year, Ithaca College grants around 130 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Radio and Television, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, and Physical Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,240–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,006
#13 #13 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV At the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,367
#14 #14 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,095
#15 #15 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Every year, Oklahoma City University grants about 102 degrees to those majoring in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Music Performance, General, Dance, General, and Acting....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,140–1,240 Median Starting Salary $53,676
#16 #16 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $45,934
#17 #17 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Emerson College Boston, MA At Emerson College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Creative Writing, and Journalism. In fact, Emerson College grants 298 degrees per year to Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,270–1,410 Median Starting Salary $57,454
#18 #18 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Shenandoah University Winchester, VA At Shenandoah University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 990–1,270 Median Starting Salary $56,714
#19 #19 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY At SUNY at Fredonia, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, SUNY at Fredonia grants 67 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,693
#20 #20 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Stephens College Columbia, MO Every year, Stephens College awards about 9 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Film/Cinema/Video Studies, and Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $50,440
#21 #21 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,486
#22 #22 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 400 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Median Starting Salary $51,625
#23 #23 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL At Illinois Wesleyan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $58,067
#24 #24 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA At Millersville University of Pennsylvania, the most popular majors students study are Nursing Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,060–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,996
#25 #25 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 233 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,290–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#26 #26 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Binghamton University Vestal, NY At Binghamton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Binghamton University awards 449 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,350–1,500 Median Starting Salary $49,581
#27 #27 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Cornish College of the Arts Seattle, WA At Cornish College of the Arts, the three most popular college majors students study are Fine/Studio Arts, General, Musical Theatre, Music Performance, and General. In fact, Cornish College of the Arts grants 12 degrees every year to Fine/Studio Arts, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,382
#28 #28 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $53,901
#29 #29 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY Every year, Marymount Manhattan College grants about 56 degrees to students studying Musical Theatre, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Acting, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,773
#30 #30 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. University of Evansville Evansville, IN At the University of Evansville, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,090–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,086
#31 #31 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Denison University Granville, OH Every year, Denison University grants about 65 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,320–1,450 Median Starting Salary $53,550
#32 #32 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Pepperdine University Malibu, CA At Pepperdine University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary $52,547
#33 #33 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 465 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $48,408
#34 #34 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 521 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $52,910
#35 #35 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Otterbein University Westerville, OH Annually, Otterbein University grants about 47 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,763
#36 #36 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1396 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,405
#37 #37 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL At Florida Southern College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,326
#38 #38 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ At New Jersey Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,250–1,470 Median Starting Salary $44,986
#39 #39 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Ursinus College Collegeville, PA Annually, Ursinus College awards about 47 degrees to students majoring in Applied Economics, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Exercise Physiology, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $58,535
#40 #40 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 212 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Accounting, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,761
#41 #41 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Annually, Ohio Northern University grants about 87 degrees to those majoring in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,210–1,370 Median Starting Salary $54,616
#42 #42 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE At Nebraska Wesleyan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $54,720
#43 #43 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 274 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $50,691
#44 #44 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Keene State College Keene, NH Each year, Keene State College awards around 62 degrees to those majoring in Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Architecture....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,720
#45 #45 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Augustana College Rock Island, IL At Augustana College, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Augustana College grants 66 degrees per year to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,884
#46 #46 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Median Starting Salary $54,028
#47 #47 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Salem State University Salem, MA Every year, Salem State University grants around 163 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,160
#48 #48 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA At the University of Northern Iowa, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,335
#49 #49 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH At Baldwin Wallace University, the most popular majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Median Starting Salary $52,749
#50 #50 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Harding University Searcy, AR Each year, Harding University awards about 48 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,685
#51 #51 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN Each year, Freed-Hardeman University grants about 37 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,676
#52 #52 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Lycoming College Williamsport, PA Each year, Lycoming College grants around 31 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $52,739
#53 #53 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Carthage College Kenosha, WI At Carthage College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Carthage College grants 55 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,220 Median Starting Salary $56,277
#54 #54 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 335 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,871
#55 #55 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Community Organization and Advocacy. In fact, Central Michigan University grants 168 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,224
#56 #56 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. North Central College Naperville, IL At North Central College, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, North Central College grants 67 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,925
#57 #57 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM At the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 910–1,180 Median Starting Salary $48,195
#58 #58 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Millikin University Decatur, IL Annually, Millikin University grants about 50 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $52,283
#59 #59 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI At Northern Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,341
#60 #60 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA At Vanguard University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,200 Median Starting Salary $52,496
#61 #61 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 479 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,511
#62 #62 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN At Augsburg University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Augsburg University grants 38 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,626
#63 #63 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Each year, Columbia College Chicago awards about 212 degrees to those majoring in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,431
#64 #64 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Kean University Union, NJ At Kean University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Kean University grants 364 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 900–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,659
#65 #65 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA At Central Washington University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,420
#66 #66 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Marietta College Marietta, OH Each year, Marietta College awards around 27 degrees to students studying Petroleum Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, and Communication Management and Strategic Communications....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 960–1,190 Median Starting Salary $53,163
#67 #67 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Young Harris College Young Harris, GA Annually, Young Harris College grants about 27 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Musical Theatre....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,140 Median Starting Salary $54,430
#68 #68 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT At Southern Utah University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Southern Utah University awards 154 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,990
#69 #69 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH At Wright State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,296
#70 #70 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Each year, Lindenwood University awards about 186 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,070–1,270 Median Starting Salary $51,229
#71 #71 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Brenau University Gainesville, GA At Brenau University, the most popular majors students pursue are Nursing Practice, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General. In fact, Brenau University grants 70 degrees per year to Nursing Practice majors....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,170 Median Starting Salary $50,373
#72 #72 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Every year, the University of Alaska Anchorage awards around 130 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $49,777
#73 #73 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Elon University Elon, NC At Elon University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Communication Management and Strategic Communications, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Median Starting Salary $60,357
#74 #74 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Rhode Island College Providence, RI Each year, Rhode Island College awards around 121 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 870–1,120 Median Starting Salary $51,677
#75 #75 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI At the University of Michigan-Flint, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,305
#76 #76 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Utah Tech University Saint George, UT At Utah Tech University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 940–1,150 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#77 #77 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Averett University Danville, VA Each year, Averett University grants around 60 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 870–1,150 Median Starting Salary $53,028
#78 #78 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK At the University of Central Oklahoma, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Forensic Science and Technology. In fact, the University of Central Oklahoma awards 184 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,095
#79 #79 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Coker University Hartsville, SC Each year, Coker University awards about 29 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $49,814
#80 #80 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA At the University of North Georgia, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,432
#81 #81 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA Each year, the University of the Arts awards around 64 degrees to students studying Dance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Music Management, Musical Theatre, Music Performance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,523
#82 #82 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Siena Heights University Adrian, MI At Siena Heights University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,960
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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 649 Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 71% percent are awarded to women and the other 29% 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 91 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.

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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

649

Female Students

459 (70%)

Male Students

190 (29%)

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#1 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S.

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#2 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S.

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1,210–1,380

$52,298

#3 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S.

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1,080–1,280

$53,969

#4 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S.

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$55,032

#5 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S.

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1,110–1,330

$52,076

#6 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S.

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1,180–1,350

$50,839

#7 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S.

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1,430–1,530

$52,307

#8 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S.

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1,100–1,330

$49,204

#9 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S.

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#10 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S.

81%

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850–1,030

$51,847

#11 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S.

61%

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1,250–1,430

$50,669

#12 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S.

69%

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1,240–1,390

$60,006

#13 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S.

85%

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980–1,220

$49,367

#14 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S.

86%

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990–1,220

$52,095

#15 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S.

70%

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1,140–1,240

$53,676

#16 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S.

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1,440–1,550