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. In addition, we cover how West Texas A&M University ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at West Texas A&M University was ranked #238 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #14 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 231 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 238 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Texas A&M University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at West Texas A&M University is $25,036. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at West Texas A&M University paid an average of $549 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $437 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,372 | $8,267 |
| Fees | $2,729 | $2,729 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,449 | $9,449 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,854 | $4,854 |
Learn more about West Texas A&M University tuition and fees.
Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from West Texas A&M University in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at West Texas A&M University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the West Texas A&M 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 West Texas A&M University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at West Texas A&M University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 30 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 14 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 9 |
| Dance | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.