Drama & Theater Arts at Wright State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at Wright State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wright State University-Main Campus sits in Dayton, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 30 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at Wright State University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Wright State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Wright State University-Main Campus. Among 10,603 students, 1,031 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,174 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Wright State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Wright State University-Main Campus’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #2 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #10 of 13 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #44 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #173 of 365 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #312 of 367 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus
Graduates of Wright State University-Main Campus’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $16,879 |
| 2 years | $25,967 |
| 3 years | $26,854 |
| 4 years | $26,927 |
| 5 years | $32,244 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $26,927, compared with $61,318 for all Wright State University-Main Campus graduates — about 56% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus stands at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Wright State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Wright State University-Main Campus are 63% women (19) and 37% men (11).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Wright State University-Main Campus
Of the 30 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Wright State University-Main Campus, 63% were women (19) and 37% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Wright State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Wright State University-Main Campus, 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 Wright State University-Main Campus
This Drama & Theater Arts program at Wright State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Design & Technology | 5 |
| Acting | 25 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Those who complete Drama & Theater Arts program at Wright State University-Main Campus 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.