by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Stephens stacks up against peers offering drama & theater arts.
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Stephens is a solid choice among schools offering drama & theater arts. In particular, it placed #295 out of 299 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Stephens College handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Stephens report a median salary of $18,669 a year. This is below $31,219, the median for all majors at Stephens.
To complete a bachelor’s at Stephens, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $33,326, the typical median for all majors at Stephens.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,870 | $26,800 |
| Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Stephens were White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stephens College with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at Stephens were White. Roughly 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stephens College with a master’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the drama & theater arts majors at Stephens College.
This drama & theater arts program at Stephens includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 13 |
| Musical Theatre | 8 |
| Costume Design | 7 |
| Acting | 4 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 1 |
Stephens awarded 13 completions in playwriting and screenwriting in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Stephens conferred 8 completions in musical theatre recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Stephens granted 7 degrees in costume design in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Stephens granted 4 completions in acting in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Stephens awarded 1 degree in technical theatre/theatre design and technology recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).