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Drama & Theater Arts at Otterbein University

If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at Otterbein University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Otterbein University sits in Westerville, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at Otterbein University.

Online & Distance Learning at Otterbein University

Distance learning is available at Otterbein University. Among 2,332 students, 12 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 350 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Otterbein University

These rankings give you a sense of how Otterbein University’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#7 of 13
Best Value	Ohio	#7 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#32 of 49
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#34 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#245 of 367
Best Value	Nationwide	#255 of 365

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Otterbein University

Graduates of Otterbein University’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$22,912
3 years	$37,500
4 years	$35,396
5 years	$37,633

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Otterbein University earn a median of $35,396, compared with $62,117 for all Otterbein University graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Otterbein University is $26,822.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Otterbein University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Otterbein University are 62% women (10) and 38% men (6).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Otterbein University

Among the 16 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Otterbein University, 62% were women (10) and 38% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 19% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Otterbein 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 Otterbein University

The Drama & Theater Arts program at Otterbein University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Theater Design & Technology	7
Acting	4
Musical Theater	5

Best-Paid Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Otterbein University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Drama & Theater Arts majors, 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.