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. In addition, we cover how Baylor ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Baylor was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Baylor University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in theater from Baylor. This makes it the #126 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Baylor go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,267 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Baylor paid an average of $2,285 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,844 | $54,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,235 | $14,235 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,752 | $3,752 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from Baylor. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Baylor 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 Baylor Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in theater from Baylor. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Baylor are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Baylor University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 54 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 40 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 31 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 25 |
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