Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SIUE ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 224 |
Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 231 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUE is $16,892. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
Part-time undergraduates at SIUE paid an average of $308 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $8,846 | $8,846 |
Fees | $3,179 | $3,179 |
Books and Supplies | $980 | $980 |
On Campus Room and Board | $10,562 | $10,562 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $5,782 | $5,782 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from SIUE. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in theater.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 12 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
SIUE does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SIUE Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Fine & Studio Arts | 42 |
Music | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.