11 colleges · Arkansas
Theater colleges in Arkansas
11 colleges in Arkansas offer a bachelor's degree in theater (6 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $23,650 a year after graduating, compared with $29,824 nationally.
All theater programs in Arkansas
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AR | 10 | n/a | $31,155 | n/a |
| University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR | 23 | $23,650 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Harding UniversitySearcy, AR | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia, AR | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hendrix CollegeConway, AR | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lyon CollegeBatesville, AR | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith, AR | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Central ArkansasConway, AR | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of the OzarksClarksville, AR | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Arkansas offer theater?
11 colleges in Arkansas awarded bachelor's degrees in theater in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 6 of them public.
Where do theater graduates earn the most in Arkansas?
Ouachita Baptist University, with median earnings of $31,155 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Theater nationwide · All colleges in Arkansas
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.