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 Eastern Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #219 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in theater from Eastern Michigan. This makes it the #67 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 Eastern Michigan is $21,380. This is less than $21,886, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan, theater students borrow a median amount of $27,492 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 Eastern Michigan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from Eastern Michigan. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
The theater program at Eastern Michigan awarded 8 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Eastern Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 55 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 49 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 23 |
| Music | 15 |
| Arts & Media Management | 11 |
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