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Drama & Theater Arts at Michigan State University

Drama & Theater Arts at Michigan State University

If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at Michigan State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Michigan State University is in East Lansing, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at Michigan State University.

Online Class Availability at Michigan State University

Many students take online classes at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Michigan State University

Rankings can help you compare Michigan State University’s Drama & Theater Arts program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #3 of 8
Best Value Michigan #8 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #15 of 49
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #29 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #74 of 367
Best Value Nationwide #233 of 365

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Michigan State University

Graduates of Michigan State University’s Drama & Theater Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at Michigan State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,128
2 years $26,990
3 years $33,190
4 years $37,177
5 years $34,587

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Michigan State University report median earnings of $37,177, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at Michigan State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Michigan State University comes in at $22,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Michigan State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Michigan State University are 59% women (22) and 41% men (15).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University

Of the 28 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Michigan State University, 61% were women (17) and 39% were men (11).

Michigan State 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 Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 4
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Michigan State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, below the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Michigan State University

Of the 9 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).

Michigan State 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 Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Michigan State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Michigan State 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 Michigan State University

This Drama & Theater Arts program at Michigan State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Theater Arts 37

Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at Michigan State University pursue many career paths. Below 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

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