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 SIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The theater major at SIUC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Drama & Theater Arts. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in theater from SIUC. This makes it the #80 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 SIUC is $27,004. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SIUC was $321 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from SIUC. About 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
The theater program at SIUC awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 41 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 26 |
| Music | 15 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 5 |
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