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 Illinois Wesleyan ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois Wesleyan was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 93 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois Wesleyan University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois Wesleyan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,490 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 Illinois Wesleyan was $1,734 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,500 | $55,500 |
| Fees | $204 | $204 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,930 | $12,930 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
Learn more about Illinois Wesleyan tuition and fees.
Of the 23 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Illinois Wesleyan, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois Wesleyan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Illinois Wesleyan 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 Illinois Wesleyan Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Illinois Wesleyan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 8 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3 |
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