Drama & Theater Arts at Ohio University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at Ohio University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ohio University-Main Campus is in Athens, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 56 drama & theater arts graduations were recorded at Ohio University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ohio University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Ohio University-Main Campus. Among 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) studied exclusively online and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Ohio University-Main Campus’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #5 of 13 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #5 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 49 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #158 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #235 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus
Those who finish Ohio 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 | $22,753 |
| 2 years | $26,898 |
| 3 years | $30,341 |
| 4 years | $30,757 |
| 5 years | $35,020 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus earn a median of $30,757, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio University-Main Campus graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at $22,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus are 75% women (42) and 25% men (14).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 33 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, 76% were women (25) and 24% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 24% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, below the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 21 master’s drama & theater arts graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, 71% were women (15) and 29% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, higher than 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 Ohio University-Main Campus
The Drama & Theater Arts program at Ohio University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 7 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 10 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 5 |
| Acting | 25 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 1 |
| Musical Theater | 8 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at Ohio University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Drama & Theater Arts majors, 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
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