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#1 #1 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 1 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,341
#2 #2 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Gordon State College Barnesville, GA At Gordon State College, the most popular majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Gordon State College grants 55 degrees every year to Elementary Education and Teaching majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#3 #3 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 377 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#4 #4 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin, GA At Southern Crescent Technical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#5 #5 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Saint Johns River State College Palatka, FL At Saint Johns River State College, only three majors are offered: Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Early......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#6 #6 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. CUNY Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY Every year, CUNY Queensborough Community College awards around 215 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#7 #7 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN At Normandale Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#8 #8 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Valencia College Orlando, FL At Valencia College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Information Technology. In fact, Valencia College grants 502 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#9 #9 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA At Santa Monica College, only one major is offered: Visual and Performing Arts, Other. On average, 16 students are awarded a degree in Visual and Performing Arts, Other annually. view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#10 #10 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Casper College Casper, WY At Casper College, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. In fact, Casper College grants 89 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#11 #11 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Fresno City College Fresno, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#12 #12 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Carroll Community College Westminster, MD At Carroll Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#13 #13 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Northwest Florida State College Niceville, FL At Northwest Florida State College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Purchasing, and Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#14 #14 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Chipola College Marianna, FL Each year, Chipola College awards about 30 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#15 #15 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Nassau Community College Garden City, NY Annually, Nassau Community College grants around 713 degrees to students studying Humanities/Humanistic Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#16 #16 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO At Trinidad State College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Typically, 9 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse annually. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#17 #17 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. American River College Sacramento, CA At American River College, only one major is offered: Child Care and Support Services Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#18 #18 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Moorpark College Moorpark, CA Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#19 #19 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Ohlone College Fremont, CA At Ohlone College, the three most popular college majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Ohlone College grants 347 degrees every year to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#20 #20 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Prince George's Community College Largo, MD Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#21 #21 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Clark State College Springfield, OH At Clark State College, only three majors are offered: Engineering/Industrial Management, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, Web Page, and Digital/Multimedia and......view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#22 #22 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Cypress College Cypress, CA At Cypress College, only one major is offered: Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. Typically, 5 students receive a degree in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#23 #23 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Reading Area Community College Reading, PA At Reading Area Community College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#24 #24 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH At Sinclair Community College, only one major is offered: Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#25 #25 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#26 #26 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, CO At Red Rocks Community College, only two majors are offered: Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information......view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#27 #27 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL At Santa Fe College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#28 #28 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Irvine Valley College Irvine, CA At Irvine Valley College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#29 #29 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Central Arizona College Coolidge, AZ Annually, Central Arizona College awards about 206 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biological and Physical Sciences, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#30 #30 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Gulf Coast State College Panama City, FL Each year, Gulf Coast State College grants around 32 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#31 #31 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Community College of Denver Denver, CO At Community College of Denver, only two majors are offered: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Medical Informatics....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#32 #32 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Gavilan College Gilroy, CA Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#33 #33 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA At Foothill College, only one major is offered: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. Usually, 59 students receive a degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#34 #34 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Mt Hood Community College Gresham, OR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#35 #35 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Community College of Rhode Island Warwick, RI At Community College of Rhode Island, only one major is offered: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#36 #36 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ At Bergen Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#37 #37 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL At Florida State College at Jacksonville, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#38 #38 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA Each year, the College of the Canyons awards about 527 degrees to those majoring in Social Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#39 #39 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX At Austin Community College District, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#40 #40 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA At Saddleback College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Interior Design....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
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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 118 Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, 54% percent are awarded to women and the other 46% percent are men. Did you know that Florida has more students graduating with a degree in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology than any other state? In fact, Florida awarded 32 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

The highest paying career for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology majors is Set and Exhibit Designers. But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A job that is in high need that a degree in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology can prepare you for is 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.

#1 Set and Exhibit Designers

Student Demographics

Total Students

118

Female Students

64 (54%)

Male Students

54 (45%)

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