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. We've also included details on how Southern Oregon University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Oregon University was ranked #210 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Oregon University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in theater from Southern Oregon University. This makes it the #40 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Southern Oregon University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,457 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 Southern Oregon University, theater students borrow a median amount of $21,750 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Southern Oregon University is $338 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Southern Oregon University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from Southern Oregon University. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southern Oregon University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from Southern Oregon University in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Southern Oregon University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 45 |
| Music | 29 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 14 |
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