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 Bennington ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Bennington was ranked #95 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Vermont.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 90 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 95 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bennington College handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bennington is $16,579. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
Part-time undergraduates at Bennington paid an average of $2,658 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $63,802 | $63,802 |
| Fees | $842 | $842 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,640 | $18,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from Bennington. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bennington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bennington College with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Bennington 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 Bennington Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Bennington College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 34 |
| Music | 15 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 10 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 10 |
| Dance | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.