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Drama & Theater Arts at Kent State University at Kent

58 Bachelor's Degrees
3 Master's Degrees
#39 Overall Quality
The Drama & Theater Arts major is part of the visual & performing arts program at Kent State University at Kent.

We'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. Also, learn how Kent State ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.

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Drama & Theater Arts Degrees Available at Kent State

Kent State Theater Rankings

Kent State was ranked #39 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 35
Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools 39

Popularity of Theater at Kent State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in theater from Kent State. This makes it the #108 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Theater Graduates from Kent State Make?

$24,565 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Theater Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Kent State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,565 a year. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Kent State is $352 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Theater from Kent State Cost?

$11,767 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$29,590 Average Student Debt

Kent State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Kent State was $955 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,595 $20,708
Fees $172 $172
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $13,040 $13,040
On Campus Other Expenses $4,732 $4,732

Learn more about Kent State tuition and fees.

Kent State Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The theater program at Kent State awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in theater.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 49
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does Kent State Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Theater?

Kent State 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 Kent State Online Learning page.

Kent State Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Kent State in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in theater.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 2

Kent State Theater Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Kent State University at Kent.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Design & Applied Arts 271
Fine & Studio Arts 57
Music 46
Dance 5

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