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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 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,130–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,173
#2 #2 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 32% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,032
#3 #3 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, Dance, General, Communication, and General. 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
#4 #4 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 132 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 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,986
#5 #5 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, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 812 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $52,307
#6 #6 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Each year, Ithaca College grants around 75 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,240–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,006
#7 #7 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,714
#8 #8 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 313 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,160–1,350 Median Starting Salary $52,076
#9 #9 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 419 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 24 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,839
#10 #10 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 21 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,095
#11 #11 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 545 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $49,204
#12 #12 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 Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Nursing Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,020–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,996
#13 #13 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 Psychology, General, Finance, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 523 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $50,669
#14 #14 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 Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1244 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $45,934
#15 #15 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 53 degrees to students studying Musical Theatre, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Acting, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Dance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,773
#16 #16 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,432
#17 #17 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 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,367
#18 #18 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, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Emerson College grants 483 degrees per year to Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,290–1,430 Median Starting Salary $57,454
#19 #19 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Denison University Granville, OH Every year, Denison University grants about 81 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,350–1,480 Median Starting Salary $53,550
#20 #20 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 120 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 Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,676
#21 #21 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 251 degrees to those majoring in Cinematography and Film/Video Production, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,431
#22 #22 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
#23 #23 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, Economics, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 291 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,290–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#24 #24 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 186 degrees to students studying Information Science/Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 900–1,140 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#25 #25 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 449 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,230–1,450 Median Starting Salary $51,625
#26 #26 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA At Tulane University of Louisiana, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,400–1,510 Median Starting Salary $49,663
#27 #27 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, Finance, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,140–1,290 Median Starting Salary $60,357
#28 #28 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Principia College Elsah, IL At Principia College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Education, General, Environmental Biology, and Mass Communication/Media Studies. In fact, Principia College awards 9 degrees annually to Education, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,100
#29 #29 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, Economics, and General. In fact, Binghamton University awards 501 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,350–1,490 Median Starting Salary $49,581
#30 #30 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, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,230–1,420 Median Starting Salary $53,901
#31 #31 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Millikin University Decatur, IL Annually, Millikin University grants about 19 degrees to students majoring in Elementary Education and Teaching, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Musical Theatre....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $52,283
#32 #32 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, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,220–1,470 Median Starting Salary $44,986
#33 #33 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 930–1,160 Median Starting Salary $51,420
#34 #34 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 1 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary $52,547
#35 #35 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, and Computer Science. In fact, Augustana College grants 84 degrees per year to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,884
#36 #36 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Transylvania University Lexington, KY Annually, Transylvania University awards around 31 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $55,380
#37 #37 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 66 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, and Elementary Education and......view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 990–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,720
#38 #38 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Belmont University Nashville, TN Annually, Belmont University grants about 211 degrees to students majoring in Music Management, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Music, Other, and Recording Arts Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,974
#39 #39 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 31 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Accounting, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,676
#40 #40 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 69 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,150–1,380 Median Starting Salary $50,440
#41 #41 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Nazareth University Rochester, NY Every year, Nazareth University awards about 46 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, and Organizational Leadership....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,340 Median Starting Salary $57,649
#42 #42 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration, Management and Operations, and Other. In fact, North Central College grants 59 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,925
#43 #43 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 345 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,028
#44 #44 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 Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,086
#45 #45 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. High Point University High Point, NC Each year, High Point University grants about 131 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Communication, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,150–1,390 Median Starting Salary $61,205
#46 #46 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 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $53,326
#47 #47 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Otterbein University Westerville, OH Annually, Otterbein University grants about 49 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $55,763
#48 #48 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Harding University Searcy, AR Each year, Harding University awards about 79 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Accounting, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,330 Median Starting Salary $54,685
#49 #49 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Annually, Ohio Northern University grants about 79 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Median Starting Salary $54,616
#50 #50 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 187 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Accounting, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,761
#51 #51 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 402 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $48,408
#52 #52 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA Each year, Seton Hill University awards around 34 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Pre-Physician Assistant, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $57,044
#53 #53 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $52,749
#54 #54 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, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $55,335
#55 #55 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 1035 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,405
#56 #56 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 223 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, and Chemical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $50,691
#57 #57 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Lycoming College Williamsport, PA Each year, Lycoming College grants around 41 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Criminology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $52,739
#58 #58 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....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $54,430
#59 #59 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 126 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,160 Median Starting Salary $52,160
#60 #60 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, Music Teacher Education, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, SUNY at Fredonia grants 53 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $54,693
#61 #61 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Carthage College grants 56 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,277
#62 #62 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 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,496
#63 #63 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,720
#64 #64 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, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 910–1,180 Median Starting Salary $48,195
#65 #65 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 Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Community Organization and Advocacy, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,224
#66 #66 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
#67 #67 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA At Wilkes University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,500
#68 #68 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 459 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 1,030–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,511
#69 #69 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 Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Augsburg University grants 32 degrees per year to graduating Marketing/Marketing Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,626
#70 #70 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,960
#71 #71 Best College for Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology in the U.S. Marietta College Marietta, OH Each year, Marietta College awards around 21 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Petroleum Engineering, 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
#72 #72 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 304 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $51,659
#73 #73 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 266 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 4 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,871
#74 #74 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, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southern Utah University awards 211 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,990
#75 #75 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 Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,296
#76 #76 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 89 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $49,777
#77 #77 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Forensic Science and Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,095
#78 #78 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 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 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 528 Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 72% percent are awarded to women and the other 28% 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 77 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

528

Female Students

380 (71%)

Male Students

148 (28%)

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

74%

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1,210–1,380

$52,298

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

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

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1,430–1,530

$52,307

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

69%

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1,240–1,390

$60,006

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

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1,010–1,240

$56,714

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

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1,160–1,350

$52,076

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

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1,180–1,350

$50,839

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

86%

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990–1,220

$52,095

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

86%

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1,110–1,370

$49,204

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

86%

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1,020–1,210

$54,996

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

61%

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1,250–1,430

$50,669

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

10%

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1,450–1,550

$45,934

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

83%

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1,130–1,320

$53,773

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

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