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. In addition, we cover how Webster ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Webster was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 72 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Webster University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Webster go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $13,182 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Webster paid an average of $460 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,530 | $30,530 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,820 | $12,820 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,558 | $8,558 |
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Of the 53 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from Webster in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Webster are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Webster University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Webster 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 Webster Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Webster University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 39 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 37 |
| Music | 23 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 13 |
| Dance | 3 |
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