Theater Arts at Boston University
If you plan to study Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston University is in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 theater arts degrees were awarded at Boston University.
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Studying Online at Boston University
Online coursework is an option at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Theater Arts graduates at Boston University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Theater Arts graduates at Boston University are 60% women (12) and 40% men (8).
Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Boston University
Of the 20 bachelor’s theater arts graduates at Boston University, 60% were women (12) and 40% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 20% of Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University, lower than 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 Boston University pursue many career paths. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.