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. In addition, we cover how Elon ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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Elon was ranked #34 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 34 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Elon University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Elon is $24,345. 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 Elon was $1,402 per credit hour 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 | $44,029 | $44,029 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,478 | $14,478 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from Elon. About 49% of these graduates were women and the other 51% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elon University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Elon 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 Elon Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Elon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Arts & Media Management | 32 |
| Music | 19 |
| Dance | 13 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 7 |
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