Theater Arts at West Virginia University
If you plan to study Theater Arts, consider the program at West Virginia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 theater arts degrees were awarded at West Virginia University.
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Online Class Availability at West Virginia University
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University. Among 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Theater Arts graduates at West Virginia University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Theater Arts graduates at West Virginia University are 62% women (25) and 38% men (15).
Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University
Among the 29 bachelor’s theater arts degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 66% were women (19) and 34% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, lower than the national average of 35%.*
Theater Arts Master’s Program at West Virginia University
Among the 11 master’s theater arts graduates at West Virginia University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Theater Arts Graduates
Those who complete Theater Arts program at West Virginia University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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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