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Drama & Theater Arts at Texas State University

Drama & Theater Arts at Texas State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, take a look at what Texas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Texas State University is located in San Marcos, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 150 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at Texas State University.

Studying Online at Texas State University

Online coursework is an option at Texas State University. Of 40,674 students, 2,395 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,927 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Texas State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Texas State University’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #7 of 24
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #11 of 39
Best Value Texas #12 of 24
Best Value Southwest (Region) #22 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #90 of 367
Best Value Nationwide #152 of 365

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Texas State University

Those who finish Texas State University’s Drama & Theater Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at Texas State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,428
2 years $24,035
3 years $29,054
4 years $34,279
5 years $40,459

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Texas State University earn a median of $34,279, compared with $55,350 for all Texas State University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at Texas State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Texas State University stands at $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Texas State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Texas State University are 64% women (96) and 36% men (54).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Texas State University

Among the 147 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Texas State University, 63% were women (93) and 37% were men (54).

Texas State 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 Texas State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 72
Hispanic / Latino 51
Black / African American 12
Asian 2
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Texas State University

Minority students account for 48% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas State University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Texas State University

Of the 3 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Texas State University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

Texas State 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 Texas State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Texas State University

Minority students account for 33% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Texas State University, 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 Texas State University

The Drama & Theater Arts program at Texas State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Theater Arts 135
Musical Theater 15

Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at Texas State University go on to a range of careers. Below are 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

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