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. Also, learn how Brooklyn College ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Brooklyn College was ranked #193 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #25 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brooklyn College handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in theater from Brooklyn College. This makes it the #28 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 Brooklyn College is $20,645. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Brooklyn College paid an average of $620 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $522 | $522 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Learn more about Brooklyn College tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from Brooklyn College. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brooklyn College with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's theater program at Brooklyn College make a median salary of $38,598. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theater graduates with a master's is $27,533.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of theater master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brooklyn College with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Brooklyn College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 157 |
| Music | 66 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 65 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.