by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Hunter ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Hunter was ranked #185 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #24 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hunter College handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in theater from Hunter. This makes it the #55 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 Hunter is $25,059. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Hunter was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,324 | $11,324 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from Hunter in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Hunter 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 Hunter Online Learning page.
Of the 13 theater students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Hunter, about 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Hunter College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 157 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 52 |
| Music | 36 |
| Dance | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.