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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Ithaca ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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Ithaca is in the top 10% of the country for theater. More specifically it was ranked #25 out of 304 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ithaca College handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ithaca go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,243 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 Ithaca paid an average of $1,685 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 | $50,070 | $50,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,030 | $16,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,326 | $1,326 |
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Of the 65 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from Ithaca in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ithaca are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ithaca College with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Ithaca 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 Ithaca Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Ithaca College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 108 |
| Music | 66 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 11 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
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