Theatre Studies
College of Fine & Applied Arts
CompareWhat is Theatre Studies?
Theatre Studies is a concentration within Theatre. This program lays the groundwork for students who are planning to pursue advanced training or graduate studies. Our curriculum includes a comprehensive study of theatre. Students will learn about both historical and current theatre practices. In this program, you'll also discover new theatre practices and learn how to apply them in the future. This concentration has a lot of flexibility, allowing for individual exploration. Applications of this degree range from playwriting to theatre management. You must submit a portfolio before being accepted into this program.
Career Options
- Arts administration
- Casting
- Directing
- Performance
- Playwriting
- Producing
- Screenwriting
- Scriptwriting
- Teaching
- Theatre management
Post-Graduation Success1
78% employed or continuing education
64% employed after graduation
14% attending graduate school
Insufficient survey data is available for average starting annual income.
Sample employer destinations: UPSTAGING, Des Moines Metro Opera, Broadway at The National, The Juilliard School, Ogunquit Playhouse, Technical Theatre Services, Creative Artists Agency, Tricoci, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Next Generation School View All
Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign View All
Review Criteria
First-Year Major-Specific Criteria
- Strong talent review (audition or portfolio)
Transfer Criteria
Transfer HandbookGraduation & Retention2
4.7 years to degree
97% first-year retention rate
74% four-year graduation rate
83% six-year graduation rate
Annual Program Costs3
Illinois Resident
- Tuition: $14,912
- Fees: $5,182
- Expenses: $19,558
- Total: $39,652
Non-Resident
- Tuition: $37,588
- Fees: $5,182
- Expenses:$19,898
- Total: $62,668
International
- Tuition: $38,630
- Fees: $5,182
- Expenses: $19,898
- Total: $63,710
