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, and more. We've also included details on how Eastern Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #123 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 120 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 123 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in theater from Eastern Michigan. This makes it the #67 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Eastern Michigan paid an average of $637 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,200 | $15,200 |
| Fees | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,440 | $12,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,904 | $2,904 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in theater from Eastern Michigan. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Eastern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 67 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 46 |
| Music | 29 |
| Arts & Media Management | 11 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 9 |
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