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. We've also included details on how Ball State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 48% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ball State is $23,748. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $20,701 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ball State, theater students borrow a median amount of $33,796 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $50,400.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Ball State is $303 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Ball State paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $336 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,688 | $26,696 |
| Fees | $2,070 | $2,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,064 | $12,064 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,552 | $2,552 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 74 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ball State. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Ball State theater bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ball State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 85 |
| Music | 51 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 37 |
| Dance | 10 |
| Arts & Media Management | 3 |
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