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Drama & Theater Arts at Millikin University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at Millikin University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Millikin University is in Decatur, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 44 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Millikin University.

Studying Online at Millikin University

Online coursework is an option at Millikin University. Among 1,586 students, 66 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 561 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Millikin University

Use these rankings to compare Millikin University’s Drama & Theater Arts program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 49
Best Value	Illinois	#2 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#11 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#29 of 49
Best Value	Nationwide	#61 of 365
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#241 of 367

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Millikin University

Students who complete Millikin University’s Drama & Theater Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$21,700
2 years	$23,262
3 years	$29,766
4 years	$31,311
5 years	$35,442

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Millikin University earn a median of $31,311, compared with $54,482 for all Millikin University graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Millikin University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Millikin University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Millikin University are 75% women (33) and 25% men (11).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Millikin University

Among the 44 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Millikin University, 75% were women (33) and 25% were men (11).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Millikin University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	33
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Millikin University, below the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Drama & Theater Arts Concentrations at Millikin University

This Drama & Theater Arts program at Millikin University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Theater Arts	21
Theater Design & Technology	2
Acting	4
Directing & Theatrical Production	1
Musical Theater	16

Best-Paid Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at Millikin University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Drama & Theater Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Choreographers	$109,380
Set and Exhibit Designers	$109,049
Musicians and Singers	$96,571
Media Programming Directors	$90,799
Producers and Directors	$90,515
Dancers	$74,180
Talent Directors	$73,937
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Music Directors and Composers	$66,915
Media Technical Directors/Managers	$65,049

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.