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. Also, learn how WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in theater from WVU. This makes it the #86 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $19,345. 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 WVU, theater students borrow a median amount of $19,687 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 Virginia University.
Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from WVU in 2020-2021, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from WVU. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 75 |
| Music | 68 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 50 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 4 |
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