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. Also, learn how Oakland ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #159 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 153 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 159 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oakland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $15,579 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Oakland paid an average of $825 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $548 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,429 | $24,737 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,309 | $11,309 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Oakland in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Oakland 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 Oakland Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 61 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 24 |
| Music | 22 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 6 |
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