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 #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.Ranking Type Rank Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 127 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools 132
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $24,674 a year. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $7,021 $24,600 Fees $2,171 $2,171 Books and Supplies $900 $900 On Campus Room and Board $16,314 $16,314 On Campus Other Expenses $4,032 $4,032
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from CWU. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% 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 bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
CWU 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 CWU Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from CWU in 2022 were women.
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 | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 55 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 34 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 25 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 19 |
| Dance | 3 |
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