by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,258 a year. 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 WWU is $399 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WWU was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
Learn more about WWU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 66 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 66 |
| Music | 36 |
| Dance | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.