Drama & Theater Arts at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, take a look at what University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 60 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Studying Online at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 15 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #58 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #126 of 365 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 15 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #58 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #126 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Students who complete University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’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 | $24,433 |
| 2 years | $22,408 |
| 3 years | $42,424 |
| 4 years | $25,562 |
| 5 years | $35,509 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $25,562, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 72% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 60% women (36) and 40% men (24).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Of the 44 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 59% were women (26) and 41% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 36% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Of the 14 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 64% were women (9) and 36% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lower than the national average of 29%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 2 doctoral drama & theater arts degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*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 Urbana-Champaign
This Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 60 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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.