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Drama & Theater Arts at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

*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

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