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 PLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #174 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #5 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 174 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at PLU is $25,754. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $20,701 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at PLU was $1,546 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,472 | $49,472 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,446 | $12,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,665 | $2,665 |
Learn more about PLU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from PLU. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at PLU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
PLU 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 PLU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 16 |
| Music | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.