by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Webster University stacks up against peers offering drama & theater arts.
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Webster University ranks competitively among schools offering drama & theater arts. More specifically it was ranked #229 out of 299 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
During the most recent reporting year, Webster University conferred 44 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Webster University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,277 a year. This is lower than $72,243, the median for all majors at Webster University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Webster University, drama & theater arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,939, the typical median for all majors at Webster University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,500 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Webster University are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Webster University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the drama & theater arts majors at Webster University.
The drama & theater arts program at Webster University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 13 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 10 |
| Musical Theatre | 10 |
| Costume Design | 8 |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 3 |
Webster University conferred 13 degrees in acting in the latest year of data — 46% to women and 54% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (85%).
Webster University awarded 10 degrees in dramatic/theatre arts and stagecraft, other in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).
Webster University granted 10 degrees in musical theatre recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).
Webster University granted 8 completions in costume design in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Webster University conferred 3 degrees in directing and theatrical production recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).