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 WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #302 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,816 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,886 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, theater students borrow a median amount of $21,821 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 Western Kentucky University.
The theater program at WKU awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 41 |
| Music | 35 |
| Dance | 8 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 3 |
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