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 Middle Tennessee State University ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Middle Tennessee State University was ranked #355 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #9 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Middle Tennessee State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,222 a year. 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 Middle Tennessee State University, theater students borrow a median amount of $19,000 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 Middle Tennessee State University.
The theater program at Middle Tennessee State University awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Middle Tennessee State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 148 |
| Arts & Media Management | 134 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 91 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 63 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 16 |
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