Theater Arts at University of Memphis
If you plan to study Theater Arts, consider the program at University of Memphis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Memphis is in Memphis, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 31 theater arts graduations were recorded at University of Memphis.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Memphis
Many students take online classes at University of Memphis. Of 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Theater Arts graduates at University of Memphis, by degree type.
Program-wide, Theater Arts graduates at University of Memphis are 58% women (18) and 42% men (13).
Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Memphis
Among the 27 bachelor’s theater arts degrees awarded at University of Memphis, 63% were women (17) and 37% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Memphis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, lower than the national average of 35%.*
Theater Arts Master’s Program at University of Memphis
Among the 4 master’s theater arts degrees awarded at University of Memphis, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Memphis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, lower than the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Theater Arts Graduates
Those who complete Theater Arts program at University of Memphis 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
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