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Drama & Theater Arts at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse sits in La Crosse, WI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 drama & theater arts graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Of 10,446 students, 532 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,068 (49%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Wisconsin	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#3 of 6
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#14 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#20 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#120 of 367
Best Value	Nationwide	#142 of 365

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Graduates of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’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
2 years	$23,456
3 years	$28,742
4 years	$36,302
5 years	$42,963

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse earn a median of $36,302, compared with $61,833 for all University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are 57% women (8) and 43% men (6).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Of the 14 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 57% were women (8) and 43% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Asian	1

Minority students account for 7% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 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 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

The Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Theater Arts	14

Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Those who complete Drama & Theater Arts program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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.