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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Kent State ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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Kent State was ranked #39 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in theater from Kent State. This makes it the #108 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Kent State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,565 a year. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Kent State is $352 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Kent State paid an average of $955 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
Learn more about Kent State tuition and fees.
The theater program at Kent State awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Kent State theater bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Kent State Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Kent State in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 271 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 57 |
| Music | 46 |
| Dance | 5 |
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