We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #5 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BSU among the top schools in the country for drama & theater arts, placing at #141 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 141 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Indiana | 5 of 7 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 22 of 48 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in drama & theater arts at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Ball State University handed out 62 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
BSU is a solid choice among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at BSU report a median salary of $26,777 a year. This is lower than $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BSU, drama & theater arts students accumulate a median of $24,984 in student loans. This is above $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,628 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
BSU conferred 62 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).