by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Old Dominion ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Old Dominion was ranked #300 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #10 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 71% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Old Dominion go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,443 a year. This is higher than $21,886, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Old Dominion, theater students borrow a median amount of $25,500 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 Old Dominion University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from Old Dominion. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Old Dominion are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 57 |
| Music | 26 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1 |
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