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. In addition, we cover how Shenandoah ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Shenandoah was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Shenandoah University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Shenandoah go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,164 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $21,886 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Shenandoah, 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 Shenandoah University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from Shenandoah. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 67 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
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