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, and more. In addition, we cover how Lamar University ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Lamar University was ranked #265 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #17 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 257 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 265 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lamar University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Lamar University paid an average of $667 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,020 |
| Fees | $2,676 | $2,676 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,272 | $10,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,090 | $5,090 |
Learn more about Lamar University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Lamar University 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 Lamar University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Lamar University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 23 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 10 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.