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, and more. Also, learn how WIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The theater major at WIU 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, Western Illinois University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in theater from WIU. This makes it the #98 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from WIU in 2022 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 Western Illinois University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 36 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 13 |
| Other Visual Art | 10 |
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