by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Webster University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Webster University highly for drama & theater arts, coming in at #258 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 258 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Missouri | 5 of 6 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 15 of 18 |
Here is each degree level granted in drama & theater arts at Webster University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Webster University awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Webster University is among the very best schools in the country for drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Webster University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,277 a year. This is lower than $72,243, the median for all majors at Webster University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Webster University, drama & theater arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,939, the typical median for all majors at Webster University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,500 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Webster University are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Webster University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Webster University granted 13 bachelor’s completions in acting in the latest year of data — 46% to women and 54% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (85%).
Webster University conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in dramatic/theatre arts and stagecraft, other in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).
Webster University awarded 10 bachelor’s completions in musical theatre in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).
Webster University conferred 8 bachelor’s completions in costume design recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Webster University granted 3 bachelor’s completions in directing and theatrical production recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
