Drama & Theater Arts at Columbia College Chicago
If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at Columbia College Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.
Columbia College Chicago is in Chicago, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 160 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Columbia College Chicago.
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Online Class Availability at Columbia College Chicago
Online coursework is an option at Columbia College Chicago. Of 5,570 students, 37 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,869 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Columbia College Chicago
These rankings give you a sense of how Columbia College Chicago’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #12 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #14 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #40 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #42 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #288 of 365 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #303 of 367 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Columbia College Chicago
Graduates of Columbia College Chicago’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,854 |
| 2 years | $20,995 |
| 3 years | $25,508 |
| 4 years | $27,628 |
| 5 years | $33,746 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Columbia College Chicago take home a median $27,628, compared with $38,749 for all Columbia College Chicago graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Columbia College Chicago is $26,977.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Columbia College Chicago, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Columbia College Chicago are 69% women (110) and 31% men (50).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Columbia College Chicago
Of the 142 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Columbia College Chicago, 68% were women (97) and 32% were men (45).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 96 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago, below the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Columbia College Chicago
Among the 13 master’s drama & theater arts graduates at Columbia College Chicago, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago, above 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 Columbia College Chicago
The Drama & Theater Arts program at Columbia College Chicago breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 15 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 12 |
| Acting | 71 |
| Musical Theater | 31 |
| Comedy Writing and Performance. | 26 |
| Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 5 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Columbia College Chicago pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
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