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 CSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at CSU was ranked #281 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #6 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 273 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 281 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbus State University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 90% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSU is $18,769. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSU, theater students borrow a median amount of $16,727 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $50,400.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CSU was $643 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,424 |
| Fees | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,262 | $11,262 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,184 | $6,184 |
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The theater program at CSU awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbus State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the CSU 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 CSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Columbus State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 47 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 34 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 21 |
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