Theater Arts at Michigan State University
If you plan to study Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at Michigan State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Michigan State University is in East Lansing, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 37 theater arts degrees were awarded at Michigan State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Michigan State University
Many students take online classes at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Theater Arts graduates at Michigan State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Theater Arts graduates at Michigan State University are 59% women (22) and 41% men (15).
Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University
Among the 28 bachelor’s theater arts graduates at Michigan State University, 61% were women (17) and 39% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, below the national average of 35%.*
Theater Arts Master’s Program at Michigan State University
Of the 9 master’s theater arts graduates at Michigan State University, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Minority students account for 67% of Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, above the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Theater Arts Graduates
Those who complete Theater Arts program at Michigan State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Theater Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $51,873 |
| 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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