by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Stephens. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Stephens among the top schools in the country for drama & theater arts, coming in at #351 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 351 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Missouri | 6 of 6 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 18 of 18 |
The table below lists every degree level available for drama & theater arts at Stephens, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Stephens College conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Stephens is a solid choice among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Stephens report a median salary of $18,669 a year. This is below $31,219, the median for all majors at Stephens.
To complete a bachelor’s at Stephens, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $33,326, the typical median for all majors at Stephens.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,870 | $26,800 |
| Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Stephens were White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stephens College with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Stephens awarded 8 bachelor’s degrees in musical theatre in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Stephens awarded 7 bachelor’s degrees in costume design in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Stephens granted 4 bachelor’s degrees in acting in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Stephens granted 1 bachelor’s completion in technical theatre/theatre design and technology in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Stephens. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 13 |
