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. In addition, we cover how West Texas A&M University ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at West Texas A&M University was ranked #237 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Texas A&M University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at West Texas A&M University is $22,421. 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 West Texas A&M University, theater students borrow a median amount of $22,328 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at West Texas A&M University.
Of the 19 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from West Texas A&M University, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 47 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 16 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
