Drama & Theater Arts at Texas Tech University
If you plan to study Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at Texas Tech University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas Tech University is in Lubbock, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 36 drama & theater arts graduations were recorded at Texas Tech University.
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Online Class Availability at Texas Tech University
Online coursework is an option at Texas Tech University. Among 40,757 students, 5,648 (14%) studied exclusively online and 21,407 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Texas Tech University
Rankings can help you compare Texas Tech University’s Drama & Theater Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #13 of 39 |
| Best Value | Texas | #15 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #27 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #112 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #231 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Texas Tech University
Graduates of Texas Tech University’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 | $25,061 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $34,726 |
| 4 years | $39,572 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Texas Tech University take home a median $39,572, compared with $63,780 for all Texas Tech University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Texas Tech University is $26,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Texas Tech University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Texas Tech University are 75% women (27) and 25% men (9).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Texas Tech University
Of the 27 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Texas Tech University, 78% were women (21) and 22% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 26% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, below the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Texas Tech University
Among the 9 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Texas Tech University, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech University
The Drama & Theater Arts program at Texas Tech University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 36 |
Best-Paid Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at Texas Tech University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.