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 SIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #273 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #14 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in theater from SIUC. 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 SIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,993 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 SIUC, theater students borrow a median amount of $23,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
The theater program at SIUC awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The theater program at SIUC awarded 6 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 47 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 30 |
| Music | 26 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 4 |
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