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. Also, learn how Wayne State ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #214 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in theater from Wayne State. This makes it the #35 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wayne State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,750 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Wayne State paid an average of $1,304 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $568 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,660 | $31,354 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
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Of the 34 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from Wayne State in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Wayne State 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 Wayne State Online Learning page.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from Wayne State make a median salary of $30,387 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theater graduates with a master's is $27,533.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in theater from Wayne State. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
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 Wayne State University 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 Wayne State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 59 |
| Music | 53 |
| Dance | 28 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 28 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
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