by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Appalachian State ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #166 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 157 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 166 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $20,256. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Appalachian State paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $177 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from Appalachian State. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State theater bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 128 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 51 |
| Music | 24 |
| Arts & Media Management | 21 |
| Dance | 9 |
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