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. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #147 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #6 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 141 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 147 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason 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 GMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,984 a year. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, theater students borrow a median amount of $29,066 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $50,400.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GMU was $1,427 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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Of the 33 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from GMU in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 119 |
| Music | 70 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 42 |
| Arts & Media Management | 29 |
| Dance | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.