by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UWM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #253 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #8 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWM is $20,668. 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 UWM, 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 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UWM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 145 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 89 |
| Music | 38 |
| Dance | 27 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 18 |
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