by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Missouri State University-Springfield as a strong choice for drama & theater arts, ranked #143 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 143 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Missouri | 2 of 6 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 9 of 18 |
Here is each degree level offered in drama & theater arts at Missouri State University-Springfield, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Certificate | 23 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 44 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a solid choice among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Missouri State University-Springfield report a median salary of $33,759 a year. This is lower than $55,416, the median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Missouri State University-Springfield, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $25,250 in student loans. This is above $24,409, the typical median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,196 | $17,388 |
| Fees | $1,382 | $1,382 |
Learn more about Missouri State University-Springfield tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Missouri State University-Springfield granted 44 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (84%).
During the most recent reporting year, Missouri State University-Springfield awarded 23 certificate degrees in drama & theater arts.
Missouri State University-Springfield is not currently ranked for drama & theater arts at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of drama & theater arts certificate degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts certificate degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a certificate in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 19 certificate degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (84%).
Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 4 certificate degrees in playwriting and screenwriting in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Missouri State University-Springfield. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 3 |
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