Theater Arts at Western Kentucky University
If you plan to study Theater Arts, consider the program at Western Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Kentucky University sits in Bowling Green, KY.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 theater arts degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Theater Arts graduates at Western Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Theater Arts graduates at Western Kentucky University are 62% women (10) and 38% men (6).
Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University
Of the 16 bachelor’s theater arts degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 62% were women (10) and 38% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, above the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Theater Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Theater Arts program at Western Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.