by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Central Michigan ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #223 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,927 a year. This is higher than $21,886, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan, theater students borrow a median amount of $28,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all theater majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Central Michigan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 69 |
| Music | 26 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 24 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 2 |
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