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 Southern Oregon University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Oregon University was ranked #205 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 198 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 205 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Oregon University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in theater from Southern Oregon University. This makes it the #40 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 Southern Oregon University is $20,668. 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 Southern Oregon University is $338 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Southern Oregon University paid an average of $629 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $215 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,675 | $28,305 |
| Fees | $2,418 | $2,418 |
| Books and Supplies | $999 | $999 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,248 | $16,248 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from Southern Oregon University. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Southern Oregon University 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 Southern Oregon University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Southern Oregon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 20 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 15 |
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