by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #227 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 68% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in theater from NIU. This makes it the #80 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,211 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,886 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Northern Illinois University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from NIU. About 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students 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 theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from NIU in 2021, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 81 |
| Music | 64 |
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