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. We've also included details on how DePaul ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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DePaul is in the top 10% of the country for theater. More specifically it was ranked #39 out of 442 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, DePaul University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in theater from DePaul. This makes it the #7 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at DePaul is $24,597. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $21,886 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from DePaul make a median salary of $25,998 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,429.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DePaul, theater students borrow a median amount of $26,348 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all theater majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at DePaul is $906 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at DePaul University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from DePaul. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 theater majors earned their master's degree from DePaul. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 224 |
| Music | 91 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 89 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 18 |
| Arts & Media Management | 15 |
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