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. Also, learn how Illinois State ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in theater from Illinois State. This makes it the #55 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,958 a year. 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 Illinois State, theater students borrow a median amount of $34,463 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Illinois State was $804 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to 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 Illinois State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Illinois 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 Illinois State Online Learning page.
The theater program at Illinois State awarded 7 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 71% of these degrees went to men with the other 29% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 105 |
| Music | 56 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 30 |
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