Musical Theater at Columbia College Chicago
If you plan to study Musical Theater, take a look at what Columbia College Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Columbia College Chicago is in Chicago, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 31 musical theater degrees were awarded at Columbia College Chicago.
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Online Class Availability at Columbia College Chicago
Distance learning is available at Columbia College Chicago. Of 5,570 students, 37 (1%) studied exclusively online and 1,869 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Musical Theater graduates at Columbia College Chicago, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Musical Theater graduates at Columbia College Chicago are 77% women (24) and 23% men (7).
Musical Theater Bachelor’s Program at Columbia College Chicago
Of the 31 bachelor’s musical theater graduates at Columbia College Chicago, 77% were women (24) and 23% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Musical Theater bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 35% of Musical Theater bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago, above the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Musical Theater Graduates
Students who finish Musical Theater program at Columbia College Chicago go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Musical Theater majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Dancers | $74,180 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
| Actors | $45,006 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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