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. We've also included details on how Missouri State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Missouri State is $22,369. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $279 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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The theater program at Missouri State awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Missouri 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 Missouri State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in theater from Missouri State. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 55 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 43 |
| Music | 36 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 24 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 16 |