by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how IWU stacks up against peers offering drama & theater arts.
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IWU is a solid choice among schools offering drama & theater arts. Specifically, it ranked #248 out of 367 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois Wesleyan University handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at IWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,164 a year. This is lower than $58,689, the median for all majors at IWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at IWU, drama & theater arts graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,833, the typical median for all majors at IWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,308 | $57,500 |
| Fees | $204 | $204 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 55% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at IWU are White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the drama & theater arts majors at Illinois Wesleyan University.
This drama & theater arts program at IWU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 14 |
| Musical Theatre | 14 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
IWU awarded 14 completions in acting recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
IWU granted 14 completions in musical theatre recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).
IWU awarded 2 completions in technical theatre/theatre design and technology in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
IWU awarded 1 completion in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men.