Drama & Theater Arts at Ohio State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Drama & Theater Arts, take a look at what Ohio State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is in Columbus, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Among 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Drama & Theater Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #1 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #2 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 49 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #47 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #182 of 365 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #1 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #2 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 49 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #47 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #182 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Those who finish Ohio State University-Main Campus’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 | $20,371 |
| 2 years | $27,343 |
| 3 years | $33,009 |
| 4 years | $31,403 |
| 5 years | $38,039 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus take home a median $31,403, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 55% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus stands at $25,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus are 63% women (17) and 37% men (10).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 21 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 67% were women (14) and 33% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 43% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 3 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
Drama & Theater Arts Doctoral Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 3 doctoral drama & theater arts graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*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 Ohio State University-Main Campus
The Drama & Theater Arts program at Ohio State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 27 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Ohio State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.