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 Ohio State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Ohio State was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in theater from Ohio State. This makes it the #43 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,371 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 Ohio State, theater students borrow a median amount of $25,250 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 Ohio State University - Main Campus.
Of the 23 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Ohio State in 2020-2021, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Ohio State in 2020-2021, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 128 |
| Music | 67 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 47 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 41 |
| Dance | 34 |
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