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 WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #216 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 209 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 216 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $22,884. 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 WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $477 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
Learn more about WKU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 63 |
| Music | 38 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 11 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.