Drama & Theater Arts at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
If you plan to study Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is in Minneapolis, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 41 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
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Online Class Availability at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Online coursework is an option at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Among 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Use these rankings to compare University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #167 of 365 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #167 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Graduates of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’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 | $20,313 |
| 2 years | $23,134 |
| 3 years | $29,175 |
| 4 years | $35,799 |
| 5 years | $33,470 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities take home a median $35,799, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 71% women (29) and 29% men (12).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Of the 38 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 74% were women (28) and 26% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, below the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Doctoral Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Among the 3 doctoral drama & theater arts degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*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 Minnesota-Twin Cities
The Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 41 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities pursue many career paths. 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.