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Drama & Theater Arts at Central Washington University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, take a look at what Central Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Washington University sits in Ellensburg, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 drama & theater arts graduations were recorded at Central Washington University.

Online Class Availability at Central Washington University

Online coursework is an option at Central Washington University. Of 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Central Washington University

These rankings give you a sense of how Central Washington University’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Washington #3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #48 of 74
Best Value Far Western (Region) #54 of 74
Best Value Nationwide #146 of 365
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #214 of 367

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Central Washington University

Students who complete Central Washington University’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at Central Washington University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $22,474
2 years $23,262
3 years $22,295
4 years $26,295
5 years $32,946

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Central Washington University take home a median $26,295, compared with $54,307 for all Central Washington University graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at Central Washington University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Central Washington University stands at $24,752.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Central Washington University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Central Washington University are 56% women (10) and 44% men (8).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Central Washington University

Of the 16 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Central Washington University, 50% were women (8) and 50% were men (8).

Central Washington University gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Central Washington University

Minority students account for 12% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, below the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Central Washington University

Among the 2 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Central Washington University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

Central Washington University gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Central Washington University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Central Washington University

*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 Central Washington University

The Drama & Theater Arts program at Central Washington University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Theater Arts 9
Theater Design & Technology 3
Acting 1
Musical Theater 5

Best-Paid Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Central Washington University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Drama & Theater Arts graduates, 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

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