by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Illinois State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Illinois State University as a strong choice for drama & theater arts, placing at #36 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 36 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Illinois | 3 of 15 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 48 |
The following degree levels are granted in drama & theater arts at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Illinois State University awarded 62 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Illinois State University ranks competitively among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Illinois State University earn a median of $32,135 a year. This is below $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, drama & theater arts graduates take on a median debt of $24,246 in student loans. This is above $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
Learn more about Illinois State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 32% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Illinois State University granted 62 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (74%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Illinois State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 8 |
