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 Webster ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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Webster was ranked #54 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Webster University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Webster go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,533 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 Webster, theater students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 Webster University.
Of the 50 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from Webster in 2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Webster University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 53 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 30 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 23 |
| Music | 8 |
| Arts & Media Management | 5 |
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