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 Drake ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Drake was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Drake University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Drake go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,357 a year. This is higher than $21,886, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Drake University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from Drake. About 61% of these graduates were women and the other 39% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Drake 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 Drake University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 16 |
| Music | 11 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 2 |
| Other Visual Art | 2 |
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