by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Illinois State University compares to other colleges that offer drama & theater arts.
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Illinois State University ranks competitively among schools offering drama & theater arts. More specifically it was ranked #38 out of 367 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Illinois State University handed out 62 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Illinois State University earn a median of $32,135 a year. This is below $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, drama & theater arts graduates take on a median debt of $24,246 in student loans. This is above $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at Illinois State University are White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the drama & theater arts majors at Illinois State University.
This drama & theater arts program at Illinois State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 70 |
Illinois State University awarded 70 completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (76%).