by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ONU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at ONU was ranked #213 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #10 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 207 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 213 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio Northern University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at ONU is $19,167. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ONU was $1,520 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $36,500 |
| Fees | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,200 | $13,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,286 | $2,286 |
Learn more about ONU tuition and fees.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from ONU in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio Northern University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the ONU 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 ONU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Ohio Northern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 6 |
| Music | 4 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.