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Drama & Theater Arts at Webster University

If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at Webster University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Webster University sits in Saint Louis, MO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 44 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Webster University.

Online Class Availability at Webster University

Online coursework is an option at Webster University. Of 8,260 students, 2,273 (28%) studied exclusively online and 3,050 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Webster University

These rankings give you a sense of how Webster University’s Drama & Theater Arts program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#5 of 6
Best Value	Missouri	#6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#15 of 18
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#17 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#271 of 367
Best Value	Nationwide	#286 of 365

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Webster University

Those who finish Webster University’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	$25,533
2 years	$22,034
3 years	$33,377
4 years	$25,277
5 years	$36,285

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Webster University earn a median of $25,277, compared with $72,243 for all Webster University graduates — about 65% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Webster University comes in at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Webster University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Webster University are 66% women (29) and 34% men (15).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Webster University

Among the 44 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Webster University, 66% were women (29) and 34% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	35
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Webster University, 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 Webster University

The Drama & Theater Arts program at Webster University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Acting	13
Directing & Theatrical Production	3
Musical Theater	10
Costume Design	8
Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft	10

Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Webster University pursue many career paths. Below are 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.