by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The theater major at GWU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Drama & Theater Arts. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in theater from GWU. This makes it the #28 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
Learn more about GWU tuition and fees.
Of the 5 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from GWU, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the GWU 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 GWU Online Learning page.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from GWU make a median salary of $22,419 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $27,533.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in theater from GWU. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 54 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 36 |
| Music | 6 |
| Dance | 3 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.