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Drama & Theater Arts at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Drama & Theater Arts at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, take a look at what University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is in Lincoln, NE.

During the most recent reporting year, 14 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Many students take online classes at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Among 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Use these rankings to compare University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Drama & Theater Arts program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nebraska #1 of 2
Best Value Nebraska #1 of 2
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #4 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #6 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #96 of 367
Best Value Nationwide #172 of 365

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Students who complete University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $22,635
2 years $27,947
3 years $34,886
4 years $33,169
5 years $42,511

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln take home a median $33,169, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln is $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, by degree type.

Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are 57% women (8) and 43% men (6).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Among the 11 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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 Nebraska-Lincoln.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Black / African American 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, below the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Among the 3 master’s drama & theater arts graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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 Nebraska-Lincoln.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

*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 Nebraska-Lincoln

The Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Theater Arts 14

Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Drama & Theater Arts graduates, 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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