Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how MSU stacks up against peers offering drama & theater arts.
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MSU ranks competitively among schools offering drama & theater arts. In particular, it placed #63 out of 299 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,177 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $22,250 in student loans. This is lower than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 44% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at MSU are Black or African American. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the drama & theater arts majors at Michigan State University.
The drama & theater arts program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 37 |
MSU granted 37 completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).