Theater Arts at Northern Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Theater Arts, consider the program at Northern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 theater arts graduations were recorded at Northern Illinois University.
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Online Class Availability at Northern Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Northern Illinois University. Of 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) studied exclusively online and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Theater Arts graduates at Northern Illinois University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Theater Arts graduates at Northern Illinois University are 58% women (14) and 42% men (10).
Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Among the 22 bachelor’s theater arts degrees awarded at Northern Illinois University, 59% were women (13) and 41% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, above the national average of 35%.*
Theater Arts Master’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Among the 2 master’s theater arts degrees awarded at Northern Illinois University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Theater Arts Graduates
Those who complete Theater Arts program at Northern Illinois 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.