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. Also, learn how NSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #284 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 276 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 284 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at NSU is $16,973. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NSU paid an average of $420 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,617 | $10,617 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from NSU. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NSU 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 NSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 24 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 22 |
| Dance | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.