15 colleges · Kentucky
Theater colleges in Kentucky
15 colleges in Kentucky offer a bachelor's degree in theater (6 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $28,374 a year after graduating, compared with $29,824 nationally.
All theater programs in Kentucky
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of KentuckyLexington, KY | 25 | $25,183 | $38,475 | $20,500 |
| Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KY | 46 | $28,374 | $35,624 | $18,669 |
| Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KY | 33 | $32,317 | $34,987 | $24,195 |
| Asbury UniversityWilmore, KY | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bellarmine UniversityLouisville, KY | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Berea CollegeBerea, KY | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Campbellsville UniversityCampbellsville, KY | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Centre CollegeDanville, KY | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Georgetown CollegeGeorgetown, KY | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky Wesleyan CollegeOwensboro, KY | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Morehead State UniversityMorehead, KY | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Murray State UniversityMurray, KY | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Thomas More UniversityCrestview Hills, KY | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Transylvania UniversityLexington, KY | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Kentucky offer theater?
15 colleges in Kentucky awarded bachelor's degrees in theater in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 6 of them public.
Where do theater graduates earn the most in Kentucky?
University of Kentucky, with median earnings of $38,475 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Theater nationwide · All colleges in Kentucky
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.