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 Minnesota State Mankato ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Minnesota State Mankato was ranked #224 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 217 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 224 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minnesota State University - Mankato handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in theater from Minnesota State Mankato. This makes it the #80 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Minnesota State Mankato go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,671 a year. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Minnesota State Mankato was $703 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $327 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $17,726 |
| Fees | $1,134 | $1,134 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,042 | $1,042 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,224 | $11,224 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,672 | $2,672 |
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The theater program at Minnesota State Mankato awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Minnesota State Mankato 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 Minnesota State University - Mankato with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Minnesota State Mankato 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 Minnesota State Mankato Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in theater from Minnesota State Mankato. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Minnesota State Mankato are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minnesota State University - Mankato with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| 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 Minnesota State University - Mankato.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 40 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
| Arts & Media Management | 7 |
| Dance | 6 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 6 |
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