by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northern Illinois University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University highly for drama & theater arts, ranked #175 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 175 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Illinois | 10 of 15 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 26 of 48 |
The table below lists every degree level available for drama & theater arts at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,614 a year. This is lower than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University, drama & theater arts students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northern Illinois University awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 2 |
