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, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theater majors, Columbia came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Graduate Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in theater from Columbia. This makes it the #9 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Columbia paid an average of $2,102 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 | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about Columbia tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Columbia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's theater program at Columbia make a median salary of $20,935. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $27,533.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 students earned a master's degree in theater from Columbia. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Visual Art | 121 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 99 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 93 |
| Music | 38 |
| Dance | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.