12 colleges · Washington
Theater colleges in Washington
12 colleges in Washington offer a bachelor's degree in theater (4 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $30,262 a year after graduating, compared with $29,824 nationally.
All theater programs in Washington
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 Puget SoundTacoma, WA | 4 | n/a | $46,791 | n/a |
| Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA | 13 | n/a | $44,459 | $25,000 |
| Western Washington UniversityBellingham, WA | 34 | $27,901 | $40,616 | $18,271 |
| Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, WA | 16 | $32,623 | $33,800 | $22,500 |
| Eastern Washington UniversityCheney, WA | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Saint Martin's UniversityLacey, WA | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle, WA | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle, WA | 29 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Whitman CollegeWalla Walla, WA | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Whitworth UniversitySpokane, WA | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Washington offer theater?
12 colleges in Washington awarded bachelor's degrees in theater in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 4 of them public.
Where do theater graduates earn the most in Washington?
Pacific Lutheran University, with median earnings of $44,459 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Theater nationwide · All colleges in Washington
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.