by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how ETSU ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at ETSU was ranked #282 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #6 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 274 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 282 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Tennessee State University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ETSU paid an average of $444 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $316 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,706 | $11,034 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,270 | $10,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,930 | $6,930 |
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Of the 13 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from ETSU, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ETSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the ETSU 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 ETSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at East Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 30 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 26 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 25 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1 |
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