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. Also, learn how FIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #239 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #10 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 232 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 239 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,113 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FIU paid an average of $619 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $206 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,156 | $12,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from FIU. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the FIU 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 FIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 98 |
| Music | 48 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 22 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.