by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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 Ball State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #123 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ball State University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ball State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,326 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,886 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ball State, theater students borrow a median amount of $24,984 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Ball State is $303 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Ball State University.
Of the 50 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Ball State in 2020-2021, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 76 |
| Music | 43 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 39 |
| Dance | 21 |
| Arts & Media Management | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
