by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Carnegie Mellon ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Carnegie Mellon is in the top 1% of the country for theater students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in theater from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #14 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Carnegie Mellon is $32,967. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Carnegie Mellon, theater students borrow a median amount of $70,024 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $50,400 for all theater majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Carnegie Mellon paid an average of $865 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,260 | $62,260 |
| Fees | $1,014 | $1,014 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,468 | $17,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from Carnegie Mellon. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Carnegie Mellon 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 Carnegie Mellon Online Learning page.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from Carnegie Mellon make a median salary of $21,814 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $27,533.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from Carnegie Mellon in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 104 |
| Arts & Media Management | 53 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 46 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.