Musical Theater at Western Connecticut State University
If you are interested in studying Musical Theater, take a look at what Western Connecticut State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Connecticut State University is located in Danbury, CT.
During the most recent reporting year, 14 musical theater degrees were awarded at Western Connecticut State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Connecticut State University
Online coursework is an option at Western Connecticut State University. Of 4,169 students, 397 (10%) studied exclusively online and 1,818 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Musical Theater graduates at Western Connecticut State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Musical Theater graduates at Western Connecticut State University are 50% women (7) and 50% men (7).
Musical Theater Bachelor’s Program at Western Connecticut State University
Of the 14 bachelor’s musical theater graduates at Western Connecticut State University, 50% were women (7) and 50% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Musical Theater bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Connecticut State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Musical Theater bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Connecticut State University, lower than the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Musical Theater Graduates
Students who finish Musical Theater program at Western Connecticut State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Musical Theater majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Dancers | $74,180 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
| 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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