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Drama & Theater Arts at West Virginia University

Drama & Theater Arts at West Virginia University

If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at West Virginia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 40 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at West Virginia University.

Studying Online at West Virginia University

Distance learning is available at West Virginia University. Among 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at West Virginia University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) West Virginia #1 of 1
Best Value West Virginia #1 of 1
Best Value Southeast (Region) #25 of 78
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #47 of 78
Best Value Nationwide #119 of 365
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #235 of 367

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from West Virginia University

Students who complete West Virginia University’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at West Virginia University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $19,345
2 years $19,455
3 years $19,656
4 years $18,118
5 years $25,285

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from West Virginia University report median earnings of $18,118, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 71% lower than the school-wide median.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at West Virginia University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from West Virginia University stands at $19,687.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at West Virginia University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at West Virginia University are 62% women (25) and 38% men (15).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University

Of the 29 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 66% were women (19) and 34% were men (10).

West Virginia 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 West Virginia University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 23
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at West Virginia University

Minority students account for 17% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at West Virginia University

Of the 11 master’s drama & theater arts graduates at West Virginia University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

West Virginia 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 West Virginia University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at West Virginia University

*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 West Virginia University

The Drama & Theater Arts program at West Virginia University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Theater Arts 40

Best-Paid Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Those who complete Drama & Theater Arts program at West Virginia University pursue many career paths. Here 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

References

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