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. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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Michigan State was ranked #49 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in theater from Michigan State. This makes it the #98 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 Michigan State is $24,128. This is higher than $21,886, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, theater students borrow a median amount of $22,250 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Michigan State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from Michigan State. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 theater majors earned their master's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 208 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 97 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 17 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 15 |
| Arts & Media Management | 2 |
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