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. In addition, we cover how Florida State ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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Florida State is in the top 10% of the country for theater. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 304 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida State University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in theater from Florida State. This makes it the #5 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Florida State is $18,431. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Florida State paid an average of $724 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $218 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,740 | $12,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,556 | $6,556 |
Learn more about Florida State tuition and fees.
Of the 55 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Florida State, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Florida State 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 Florida State Online Learning page.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from Florida State make a median salary of $32,286 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theater graduates with a master's is $27,533.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 theater majors earned their master's degree from Florida State. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Florida State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Florida State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 175 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 166 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 54 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 51 |
| Dance | 26 |
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