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. Also, learn how NWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at NWU was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 142 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nebraska Wesleyan University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,649 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $20,701 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at NWU paid an average of $1,390 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,648 | $40,648 |
| Fees | $1,064 | $1,064 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,982 | $9,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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Of the 25 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NWU, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the NWU theater bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 7 |
| Music | 4 |
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