Bachelor’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts
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Education Levels of Theater Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,746 people earned their bachelor's degree in theater. This makes it the 38th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in theater at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,746 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,670 |
| Associate Degree | 1,418 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 755 |
| Basic Certificate | 333 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 82 |
| Graduate Certificate | 35 |
Earnings of Theater Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in theater is $21,886. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $19,428 and the high is $24,471.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in theater is $23,750. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $26,678 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,342.
The median monthly payment of a theater graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $644.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in theater. About 65.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,393 |
| Women | 8,353 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theater bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 360 |
| Black or African American | 1,122 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,873 |
| White | 7,994 |
| International Students | 382 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,015 |
Most Popular Theater Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 859 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in theater. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
New York University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for theater majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 343 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from NYU. Of these students, 69% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from American Musical and Dramatic Academy. About 71% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purchase College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theater. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from Purchase College. About 54% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theater. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,209 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from Columbia. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
University of Southern California comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theater. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from USC. Of these students, 65% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theater. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from SCAD. Of these students, 69% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theater. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from Texas State. Of these students, 62% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Marymount Manhattan College. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from MMC. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Emerson College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theater. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from Emerson. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Fullerton. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from Cal State Fullerton. Of these students, 65% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Irvine is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theater. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from UC Irvine. Of these students, 67% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pace University - New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theater. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from Pace University. Of these students, 53% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Loyola Marymount University. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from Loyola Marymount. About 62% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theater. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from Northwestern. Of these students, 62% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York Film Academy is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theater. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,365 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from New York Film Academy. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Chapman University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theater. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,603 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from Chapman. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from Florida State. About 60% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theater. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from UCF. About 65% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Northern Colorado comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in theater. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,628 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from University of Northern Colorado. Of these students, 65% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in theater. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in theater from UT Austin. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Theater Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 9,007 | |
| 1,097 | |
| 1,083 | |
| 634 | |
| 368 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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