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 North Central ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at North Central was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 133 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 139 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Central College handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from North Central go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,416 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at North Central paid an average of $1,379 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,114 | $44,114 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,434 | $12,434 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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Of the 23 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from North Central in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at North Central are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Central College with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the North Central 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 North Central Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at North Central College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 18 |
| Music | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3 |
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