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. We've also included details on how WMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 84 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $21,585. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at WMU is $213 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $633 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 92 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 64 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 32 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
| Dance | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.