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Drama & Theater Arts at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

12 Bachelor's Degrees
#231 Overall Quality
$16,892 Bachelor's Salary
The Drama & Theater Arts major is part of the visual & performing arts program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

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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Drama & Theater Arts Degrees Available at SIUE

SIUE Theater Rankings

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
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.

How Much Do Theater Graduates from SIUE Make?

$16,892 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Theater Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Theater from SIUE Cost?

$12,025 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

SIUE Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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
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

Learn more about SIUE tuition and fees.

SIUE Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 12
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Does SIUE Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Theater?

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.

Theater Student Diversity at SIUE

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
Fine & Studio Arts 42
Music 19

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