Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how U of Michigan compares to other colleges that offer drama & theater arts.
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U of Michigan is in the top 5% of the country for drama & theater arts. In particular, it placed #48 out of 299 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor conferred 66 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from U of Michigan earn a median of $23,350 a year. This is lower than $92,481, the median for all majors at U of Michigan.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at U of Michigan, drama & theater arts students accumulate a median of $20,798 in student loans. This is above $19,108, the typical median for all majors at U of Michigan.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $62,749 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 47% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Michigan are White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the drama & theater arts majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
The drama & theater arts program at U of Michigan breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 38 |
| Musical Theatre | 21 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 7 |
U of Michigan conferred 38 degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).
U of Michigan awarded 21 degrees in musical theatre recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
U of Michigan awarded 7 completions in technical theatre/theatre design and technology recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).