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Drama & Theater Arts at Wayne State University

Drama & Theater Arts at Wayne State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at Wayne State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Wayne State University sits in Detroit, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Wayne State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Wayne State University

Distance learning is available at Wayne State University. Among 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) studied exclusively online and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Wayne State University

Use these rankings to compare Wayne State University’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #3 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #4 of 8
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #15 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #28 of 49
Best Value Nationwide #151 of 365
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #240 of 367

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Wayne State University

Those who finish Wayne State University’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 Wayne State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $21,534
2 years $27,246
3 years $27,181
4 years $32,787
5 years $33,158

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Wayne State University earn a median of $32,787, compared with $68,128 for all Wayne State University graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at Wayne State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Wayne State University comes in at $24,847.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Wayne State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Wayne State University are 54% women (15) and 46% men (13).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Wayne State University

Of the 24 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Wayne State University, 54% were women (13) and 46% were men (11).

Wayne State University 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 Wayne State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 18
Black / African American 3
Two or More Races 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Wayne State University

Minority students account for 25% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, below the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Wayne State University

Of the 4 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Wayne State University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

Wayne State University 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 Wayne State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Wayne State University

Minority students account for 25% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, below 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 Wayne State University

This Drama & Theater Arts program at Wayne State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Theater Arts 28

Best-Paid Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Wayne State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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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