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, and more. We've also included details on how Emory ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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Emory was ranked #41 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 #3 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emory University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 122% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Emory paid an average of $2,497 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,920 | $59,920 |
| Fees | $854 | $854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,972 | $18,972 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,626 | $2,626 |
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Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from Emory in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Emory 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 Emory Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Emory University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 40 |
| Music | 28 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
| Dance | 7 |
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