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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 85% 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 67 degrees every year to Elementary Education and Teaching majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 880–1,150 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 448 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 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 Computer Programming/Programmer, General, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 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 15 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 206 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#7 #7 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Moorpark College Moorpark, CA Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 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 481 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#9 #9 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: Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, and Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling......view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#10 #10 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA At Diablo Valley College, only one major is offered: Child Care and Support Services Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#11 #11 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA Annually, Los Angeles Pierce College grants about 1428 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#12 #12 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Mt Hood Community College Gresham, OR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#13 #13 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 667 degrees to students studying Humanities/Humanistic Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#14 #14 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#15 #15 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, 18 students are awarded a degree in Visual and Performing Arts, Other annually. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#16 #16 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#17 #17 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, Computer Science, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 53% 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. Casper College Casper, WY At Casper College, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General. In fact, Casper College grants 88 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#19 #19 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH At Sinclair Community College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#20 #20 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 Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#21 #21 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Fresno City College Fresno, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#22 #22 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#23 #23 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX Annually, Austin Community College District grants about 62 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#24 #24 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Harford Community College Bel Air, MD Every year, Harford Community College grants around 196 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% 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. MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA At MiraCosta College, only one major is offered: Biomedical Technology/Technician. Usually, 22 students are awarded a degree in Biomedical Technology/Technician every year. view more 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. 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
#27 #27 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, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#28 #28 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 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 78% 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. Grossmont College El Cajon, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 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 42 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% 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. Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA At Foothill College, only one major is offered: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. Usually, 50 students receive a degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- 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. Prince George's Community College Largo, MD Each year, Prince George's Community College awards about 232 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% 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. Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA At Sacramento City College, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 100% 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. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA Acceptance Rate 100% 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. Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA At Santa Barbara City College, only one major is offered: Child Care Provider/Assistant. Usually, 2 students are awarded a degree in Child Care Provider/Assistant annually. view more Acceptance Rate 100% 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 161 Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, 55% percent are awarded to women and the other 45% percent are men. Did you know that California has more students graduating with a degree in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology than any other state? In fact, California awarded 48 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

161

Female Students

89 (55%)

Male Students

72 (44%)

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