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Drama & Theater Arts at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Drama & Theater Arts at Minnesota State University-Mankato

What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at Minnesota State University-Mankato. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Minnesota State University-Mankato sits in Mankato, MN.

During the most recent reporting year, 20 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato.

Studying Online at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Many students take online classes at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Of 15,271 students, 2,748 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,992 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Rankings can help you compare Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Minnesota #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Minnesota #4 of 4
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #10 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #14 of 18
Best Value Nationwide #216 of 365
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #239 of 367

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato

Those who finish Minnesota State University-Mankato’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 Minnesota State University-Mankato
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $16,470
2 years $21,052
3 years $27,542
4 years $18,318
5 years $27,720

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato take home a median $18,318, compared with $60,580 for all Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates — about 70% lower than the school-wide median.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato is $24,853.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are 75% women (15) and 25% men (5).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Of the 18 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 78% were women (14) and 22% were men (4).

Minnesota State University-Mankato 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Among the 2 master’s drama & theater arts graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

Minnesota State University-Mankato 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato

This Drama & Theater Arts program at Minnesota State University-Mankato offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Theater Arts 20

Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at Minnesota State University-Mankato work across a variety of fields. 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

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