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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how JMU ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at JMU is $24,306. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at JMU is $464 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at JMU paid an average of $837 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $263 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,914 | $25,128 |
| Fees | $5,662 | $5,662 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,254 | $1,254 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,584 | $12,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,560 | $4,560 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
JMU 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 JMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at James Madison University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 122 |
| Music | 105 |
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