by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Middle Tennessee State University ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Middle Tennessee State University was ranked #215 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 208 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 215 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Middle Tennessee State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Middle Tennessee State University is $17,860. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Middle Tennessee State University paid an average of $1,128 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $314 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,536 | $27,072 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,704 | $11,704 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,350 | $5,350 |
Learn more about Middle Tennessee State University tuition and fees.
Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Middle Tennessee State University in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Middle Tennessee State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Middle Tennessee State University does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Middle Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 146 |
| Arts & Media Management | 106 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 66 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 62 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.