Musical Theater at Samford University
If you plan to study Musical Theater, consider the program at Samford University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Samford University is located in Birmingham, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 musical theater graduations were recorded at Samford University.
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Studying Online at Samford University
Many students take online classes at Samford University. Of 6,097 students, 412 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 892 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Musical Theater graduates at Samford University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Musical Theater graduates at Samford University are 86% women (6) and 14% men (1).
Musical Theater Bachelor’s Program at Samford University
Among the 7 bachelor’s musical theater degrees awarded at Samford University, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Musical Theater bachelor’s degree recipients at Samford University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Musical Theater bachelor’s degree recipients at Samford University, below the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Musical Theater Graduates
Graduates of the Musical Theater program at Samford University work across a variety of fields. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.