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Drama & Theater Arts at University of Iowa

Drama & Theater Arts at University of Iowa

What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, take a look at what University of Iowa. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Iowa sits in Iowa City, IA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 60 drama & theater arts graduations were recorded at University of Iowa.

Studying Online at University of Iowa

Many students take online classes at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) studied exclusively online and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at University of Iowa

Use these rankings to compare University of Iowa’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #2 of 4
Best Value Iowa #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #4 of 18
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #13 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #72 of 367
Best Value Nationwide #244 of 365

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from University of Iowa

Graduates of University of Iowa’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at University of Iowa
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,923
2 years $27,739
3 years $36,889
4 years $41,797
5 years $42,847

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of Iowa report median earnings of $41,797, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at University of Iowa

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of Iowa stands at $26,622.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Iowa, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Iowa are 55% women (33) and 45% men (27).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa

Among the 47 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 57% were women (27) and 43% were men (20).

University of Iowa 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 Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 33
Hispanic / Latino 7
Asian 1
Two or More Races 4
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at University of Iowa

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at University of Iowa

Of the 13 master’s drama & theater arts graduates at University of Iowa, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).

University of Iowa 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 Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 3
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at University of Iowa

Minority students account for 77% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, above 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 University of Iowa

The Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Iowa offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Theater Arts 23
Theater Design & Technology 2
Playwriting & Screenwriting 31
Musical Theater 4

Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Iowa work across a variety of fields. 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

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