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. We've also included details on how WMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #115 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,508 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,886 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, theater students borrow a median amount of $26,950 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all theater majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at WMU is $213 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Western Michigan University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from WMU. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 73 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 59 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 35 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 30 |
| Dance | 26 |
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