by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how BGSU ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at BGSU was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #8 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 161 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 168 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in theater from BGSU. This makes it the #108 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at BGSU is $21,900. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at BGSU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $459 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,010 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $640 | $640 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,784 | $11,784 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,194 | $5,194 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from BGSU. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the BGSU 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 BGSU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from BGSU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 120 |
| Music | 98 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 39 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 29 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.