by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Otterbein ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Otterbein was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #9 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 174 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 180 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Otterbein University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Otterbein go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $12,546 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Otterbein was $618 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,424 | $34,424 |
| Fees | $475 | $475 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,508 | $1,508 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,968 | $12,968 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,164 | $3,164 |
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The theater program at Otterbein awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Otterbein University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Otterbein 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 Otterbein Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Otterbein University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 15 |
| Music | 8 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 4 |
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