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 CWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in theater from CWU. This makes it the #108 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,474 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 CWU, theater students borrow a median amount of $24,752 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Central Washington University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from CWU. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from CWU in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 48 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 24 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 21 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 19 |
| Dance | 2 |
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