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 Ohio State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Ohio State was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in theater from Ohio State. This makes it the #43 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,920 a year. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from Ohio State. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Ohio State 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from Ohio State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 107 |
| Music | 70 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 50 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 42 |
| Dance | 24 |
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