Drama & Theater Arts at Wayne State University
Every drama & theater arts school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the theater program at Wayne State University stacks up to those at other schools.Wayne State is located in Detroit, Michigan and has a total student population of 26,241.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Drama & Theater Arts section at the bottom of this page.
Wayne State Drama & Theater Arts Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Theater
- Master’s Degree in Theater
Wayne State Drama & Theater Arts Rankings
There were 0 student who received their doctoral degrees in theater, making the school the #32 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Theater Student Demographics at Wayne State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Wayne State University.
Wayne State Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program

Of the students who received a theater master's degree from Wayne State, 71% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in theater.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 17 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Concentrations Within Drama & Theater Arts
The following theater concentations are available at Wayne State University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Wayne State University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Theater Arts | 15 |
Related Majors
Careers That Theater Grads May Go Into
A degree in theater can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MI, the home state for Wayne State University.
Occupation | Jobs in MI | Average Salary in MI |
---|---|---|
Art, Drama, and Music Professors | 2,710 | $76,250 |
Producers and Directors | 2,030 | $65,910 |
Writers and Authors | 1,120 | $60,850 |
Music Directors and Composers | 440 | $51,180 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Del arte under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.