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. We've also included details on how ASU - Tempe ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at ASU - Tempe was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in theater from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #67 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ASU - Tempe go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,301 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $20,701 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ASU - Tempe was $1,310 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $808 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $743 | $743 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,091 | $16,091 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,808 |
Learn more about ASU - Tempe tuition and fees.
The theater program at ASU - Tempe awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
ASU - Tempe 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 ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from ASU - Tempe in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 199 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 186 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 166 |
| Music | 124 |
| Dance | 22 |
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