by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how JMU stacks up against peers offering drama & theater arts.
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JMU holds a strong position among schools offering drama & theater arts. Specifically, it ranked #21 out of 367 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University conferred 56 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JMU report a median salary of $26,202 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JMU, drama & theater arts students accumulate a median of $18,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,218, the typical median for all majors at JMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,460 | $25,496 |
| Fees | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU were White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the drama & theater arts majors at James Madison University.
The drama & theater arts program at JMU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 56 |
JMU awarded 56 degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).