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 Muhlenberg ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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Muhlenberg was ranked #63 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 #7 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Muhlenberg College handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Muhlenberg go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,426 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 Muhlenberg, theater students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all theater majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Muhlenberg is $719 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Muhlenberg College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from Muhlenberg. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Muhlenberg are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Muhlenberg College with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dance | 35 |
| Music | 15 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 10 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
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