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 OCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at OCU was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Oklahoma.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oklahoma City University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in theater from OCU. This makes it the #138 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at OCU is $20,696. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at OCU is $851 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at OCU paid an average of $980 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 | $29,836 | $29,836 |
| Fees | $4,650 | $4,650 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,602 | $9,602 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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Of the 42 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from OCU, about 26% were men and 74% 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 Oklahoma City University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
OCU 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 OCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Oklahoma City University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 93 |
| Dance | 29 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 9 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.