by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Central Michigan ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #207 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 200 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 207 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,962 a year. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Central Michigan was $478 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,862 | $13,862 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,178 | $12,178 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
Learn more about Central Michigan tuition and fees.
Of the 19 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Central Michigan, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Central Michigan does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Central Michigan Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Central Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 55 |
| Music | 26 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 19 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 7 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.