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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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).
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 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
- 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.