Drama & Theater Arts at Northern Illinois University
If you plan to study Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at Northern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Illinois University sits in Dekalb, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Northern Illinois University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Northern Illinois University. Among 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) studied exclusively online and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Northern Illinois University
Rankings can help you compare Northern Illinois University’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #10 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #110 of 365 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #184 of 367 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Northern Illinois University
Those who finish Northern Illinois University’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 | $21,211 |
| 2 years | $25,100 |
| 3 years | $32,934 |
| 4 years | $33,614 |
| 5 years | $39,539 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Northern Illinois University report median earnings of $33,614, compared with $63,103 for all Northern Illinois University graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Northern Illinois University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Northern Illinois University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Northern Illinois University are 58% women (14) and 42% men (10).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Of the 22 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Northern Illinois University, 59% were women (13) and 41% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 36% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, above the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Among the 2 master’s drama & theater arts graduates at Northern Illinois University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*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 Northern Illinois University
This Drama & Theater Arts program at Northern Illinois University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 24 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at Northern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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
- 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.