Drama & Theater Arts at Southern Oregon University
If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at Southern Oregon University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Oregon University is located in Ashland, OR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 60 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at Southern Oregon University.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Oregon University
Distance learning is available at Southern Oregon University. Among 5,113 students, 652 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,448 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Southern Oregon University
Rankings can help you compare Southern Oregon University’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #42 of 74 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #58 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #171 of 365 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #191 of 367 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Southern Oregon University
Graduates of Southern Oregon University’s Drama & Theater Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,457 |
| 2 years | $20,596 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Southern Oregon University stands at $21,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Southern Oregon University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Southern Oregon University are 60% women (36) and 40% men (24).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Southern Oregon University
Of the 44 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Southern Oregon University, 57% were women (25) and 43% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Oregon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Oregon University, below the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Southern Oregon University
Of the 15 master’s drama & theater arts graduates at Southern Oregon University, 67% were women (10) and 33% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Southern Oregon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 27% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Southern Oregon University, lower 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 Southern Oregon University
The Drama & Theater Arts program at Southern Oregon University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 59 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at Southern Oregon University 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.