by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #4 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WMU as a strong choice for drama & theater arts, ranked #226 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 226 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Michigan | 4 of 8 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 of 48 |
The following degree levels are granted in drama & theater arts at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
WMU is a solid choice among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,263 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $26,950 in student loans. This is below $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WMU granted 15 bachelor’s degrees in acting recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
WMU granted 11 bachelor’s completions in musical theatre in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
WMU granted 9 bachelor’s degrees in technical theatre/theatre design and technology recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (89%).
WMU awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in dramatic/theatre arts and stagecraft, other in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
