Drama & Theater Arts at Baylor University
If you plan to study Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at Baylor University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Baylor University is located in Waco, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 drama & theater arts graduations were recorded at Baylor University.
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Online Class Availability at Baylor University
Distance learning is available at Baylor University. Among 20,626 students, 3,066 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,899 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Baylor University
These rankings give you a sense of how Baylor University’s Drama & Theater Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #12 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 39 |
| Best Value | Texas | #24 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #39 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #165 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #350 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Baylor University
Graduates of Baylor University’s Drama & Theater Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $17,218 |
| 2 years | $20,596 |
| 3 years | $31,081 |
| 4 years | $28,007 |
| 5 years | $36,480 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Baylor University report median earnings of $28,007, compared with $68,798 for all Baylor University graduates — about 59% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Baylor University is $24,130.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Baylor University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Baylor University are 60% women (18) and 40% men (12).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Baylor University
Among the 27 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Baylor University, 59% were women (16) and 41% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Baylor University
Among the 3 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Baylor University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Baylor University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Baylor University, higher than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Drama & Theater Arts Concentrations at Baylor University
The Drama & Theater Arts program at Baylor University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 4 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 6 |
| Acting | 18 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Those who complete Drama & Theater Arts program at Baylor University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Drama & Theater Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Dancers | $74,180 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.