by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Arcadia ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Arcadia was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #9 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 187 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 194 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arcadia University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 133% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Arcadia is $17,203. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Arcadia was $790 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,590 | $47,590 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,250 | $16,250 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,100 | $1,100 |
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Of the 14 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Arcadia in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Arcadia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arcadia University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Arcadia does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Arcadia Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Arcadia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 13 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 13 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1 |
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