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 Emerson ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theater majors, Emerson came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emerson College handed out 123.00000000000001 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in theater from Emerson. This makes it the #12 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Emerson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,560 a year. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Emerson, theater students borrow a median amount of $109,483 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 Emerson is $1,334 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Emerson was $1,682 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,824 | $53,824 |
| Fees | $992 | $992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,310 | $20,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,710 | $3,710 |
Learn more about Emerson tuition and fees.
The theater program at Emerson awarded 123 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Emerson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Emerson 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 Emerson Online Learning page.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from Emerson make a median salary of $39,309 a year. 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, 39% of theater master's degrees went to men and 61% went to 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 Emerson College with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Emerson College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 359 |
| Music | 2 |
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