8 colleges · Louisiana
Theater colleges in Louisiana
8 colleges in Louisiana offer a bachelor's degree in theater (3 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $27,223 a year after graduating, compared with $29,824 nationally.
All theater programs in Louisiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA | 34 | $26,767 | $38,317 | $21,281 |
| Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches, LA | 19 | $27,678 | $36,229 | $25,437 |
| University of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA | 26 | $30,532 | $28,807 | $20,212 |
| Loyola University New OrleansNew Orleans, LA | 22 | $26,750 | n/a | $25,500 |
| Centenary College of LouisianaShreveport, LA | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dillard UniversityNew Orleans, LA | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana Christian UniversityPineville, LA | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Louisiana offer theater?
8 colleges in Louisiana awarded bachelor's degrees in theater in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 3 of them public.
Where do theater graduates earn the most in Louisiana?
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, with median earnings of $38,317 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Theater nationwide · All colleges in Louisiana
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.