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 Auburn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 140 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 69% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Auburn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,899 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 Auburn was $1,338 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $446 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,166 | $6,166 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from Auburn. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Auburn 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 Auburn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 165 |
| Music | 16 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 15 |
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