Drama & Theater Arts at University of Wisconsin-Madison
What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is in Madison, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 drama & theater arts graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 367 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 365 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 367 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $41,291 |
| 4 years | $38,463 |
| 5 years | $45,074 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison report median earnings of $38,463, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 60% women (18) and 40% men (12).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Among the 10 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*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 Wisconsin-Madison
This Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 30 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Those who complete Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to a range of careers. 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.