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 Oberlin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Oberlin was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #7 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 148 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 154 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oberlin College handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oberlin is $12,441. 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 Oberlin paid an average of $2,656 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 | $63,700 | $63,700 |
| Fees | $946 | $946 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,942 | $18,942 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,908 | $1,908 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oberlin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oberlin College with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Oberlin 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 Oberlin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Oberlin College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 140 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 35 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 21 |
| Dance | 3 |
| Other Visual Art | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.