Drama & Theater Arts at Northwestern University
If you plan to study Drama & Theater Arts, take a look at what Northwestern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwestern University is in Evanston, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 112 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at Northwestern University.
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Online Class Availability at Northwestern University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Of 23,856 students, 781 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Northwestern University
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern University’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 367 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #38 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #279 of 365 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 367 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #38 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #279 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Northwestern University
Students who complete Northwestern 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 | $23,935 |
| 2 years | $20,869 |
| 3 years | $31,560 |
| 4 years | $36,466 |
| 5 years | $47,619 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Northwestern University earn a median of $36,466, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 67% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Northwestern University comes in at $17,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Northwestern University are 68% women (76) and 32% men (36).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University
Among the 91 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Northwestern University, 65% were women (59) and 35% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 56 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, below the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Northwestern University
Among the 16 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 88% were women (14) and 12% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, above the national average of 29%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Doctoral Program at Northwestern University
Of the 5 doctoral drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts doctoral degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Drama & Theater Arts doctoral degree recipients at Northwestern University, higher than the national average of 24%.*
*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 Northwestern University
The Drama & Theater Arts program at Northwestern University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 102 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 4 |
| Acting | 4 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Northwestern University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.