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. We've also included details on how WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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WWU is in the top 10% of the country for theater. More specifically it was ranked #45 out of 442 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $27,543. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $21,886 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, theater students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at WWU is $399 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Western Washington University.
Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from WWU in 2020-2021, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 92 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 68 |
| Music | 22 |
| Dance | 6 |
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