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Drama & Theater Arts at Northwestern University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at Northwestern University
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.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at Northwestern University

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).

Northwestern 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 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 diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Northwestern University

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).

Northwestern 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 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 diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Northwestern University

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).

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Northwestern University

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

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