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 DePaul ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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DePaul is in the top 10% of the country for theater. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 304 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, DePaul University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in theater from DePaul. This makes it the #7 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DePaul go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,021 a year. 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 DePaul, theater students borrow a median amount of $62,766 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $50,400 for all theater majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at DePaul is $906 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at DePaul paid an average of $758 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,379 | $43,379 |
| Fees | $795 | $795 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,468 | $18,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,766 | $2,766 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from DePaul. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DePaul are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
DePaul 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 DePaul Online Learning page.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from DePaul make a median salary of $25,163 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $27,533.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of theater master's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at DePaul University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 198 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 110 |
| Music | 85 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 9 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.