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 Muhlenberg ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Muhlenberg was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Muhlenberg College handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Muhlenberg go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,150 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Muhlenberg, theater students borrow a median amount of $67,889 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $50,400 for all theater majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Muhlenberg is $719 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Muhlenberg paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,505 | $59,505 |
| Fees | $735 | $735 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,955 | $13,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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The theater program at Muhlenberg awarded 72 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg College with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Muhlenberg College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dance | 24 |
| Music | 16 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 12 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 10 |
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