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Drama & Theater Arts at University of Illinois Chicago

If you plan to study Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Illinois Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 30 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at University of Illinois Chicago.

Studying Online at University of Illinois Chicago

Online coursework is an option at University of Illinois Chicago. Among 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

Those who finish University of Illinois Chicago’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	$18,711
2 years	$22,424
4 years	$21,798
5 years	$33,133

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of Illinois Chicago take home a median $21,798, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 70% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of Illinois Chicago comes in at $21,238.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Illinois Chicago are 60% women (18) and 40% men (12).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 30 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 60% were women (18) and 40% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	4
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, above the national average of 34%.*

*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 University of Illinois Chicago

This Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Illinois Chicago breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Theater Arts	14
Theater Design & Technology	5
Acting	11

Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Those who complete Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Illinois Chicago work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.