Drama & Theater Arts at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
If you plan to study Drama & Theater Arts, take a look at what Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville sits in Edwardsville, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Of 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #5 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #12 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #132 of 365 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #244 of 367 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,021 |
| 2 years | $28,598 |
| 3 years | $29,936 |
| 4 years | $31,912 |
| 5 years | $46,366 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville take home a median $31,912, compared with $71,140 for all Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates — about 55% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville stands at $26,010.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 59% women (10) and 41% men (7).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Among the 17 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, lower than 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
The Drama & Theater Arts program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theatre and Dance. | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Those who complete Drama & Theater Arts program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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
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