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. In addition, we cover how Roosevelt ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Roosevelt was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Roosevelt University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in theater from Roosevelt. This makes it the #86 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 Roosevelt is $21,001. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Roosevelt is $1,058 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Roosevelt paid an average of $884 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,525 | $15,525 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,410 | $6,410 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from Roosevelt. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Roosevelt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roosevelt University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Roosevelt in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roosevelt University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Roosevelt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 53 |
| Arts & Media Management | 12 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.