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. Also, learn how WIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #353 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in theater from WIU. This makes it the #98 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 WIU is $17,096. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,886 for all theater students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Western Illinois University.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from WIU in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from WIU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 44 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 14 |
| Other Visual Art | 10 |
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