by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at West Virginia University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, West Virginia University as a strong choice for drama & theater arts, placing at #213 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 213 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 43 of 76 |
The following degree levels are granted in drama & theater arts at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at West Virginia University report a median salary of $18,118 a year. This is lower than $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, drama & theater arts graduates take on a median debt of $19,687 in student loans. This is lower than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Find out more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 79% of graduates 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 drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
West Virginia University awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).
Graduate study is also available at West Virginia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 11 |
