Drama & Theater Arts at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
If you plan to study Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor sits in Ann Arbor, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 66 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
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Online Class Availability at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Many students take online classes at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Of 52,855 students, 1,479 (3%) studied exclusively online and 4,583 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Use these rankings to compare University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #63 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #121 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Graduates of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’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 | $24,105 |
| 2 years | $27,947 |
| 3 years | $29,851 |
| 4 years | $23,350 |
| 5 years | $29,295 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor take home a median $23,350, compared with $92,481 for all University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates — about 75% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is $20,798.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, by degree type.
Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are 53% women (35) and 47% men (31).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Of the 66 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 53% were women (35) and 47% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 41 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 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 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
This Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 38 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 7 |
| Musical Theater | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Those who complete Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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.
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