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. In addition, we cover how JMU ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, James Madison University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at JMU is $22,508. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JMU, theater students borrow a median amount of $18,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at JMU is $464 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at James Madison University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from JMU. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 132 |
| Music | 77 |
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