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 OCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at OCU was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Oklahoma.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oklahoma City University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in theater from OCU. This makes it the #138 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from OCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,377 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 OCU, 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 OCU is $851 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Oklahoma City University.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma City University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from OCU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma City University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 92 |
| Dance | 32 |
| Arts & Media Management | 5 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 4 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 4 |
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