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 Manhattan School of Music ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Manhattan School of Music was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #13 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Manhattan School of Music handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Manhattan School of Music go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,400 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $20,701 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Manhattan School of Music, theater students borrow a median amount of $99,024 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $50,400 for all theater majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Manhattan School of Music paid an average of $3,000 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,500 | $53,500 |
| Fees | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,350 | $17,350 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,600 | $4,600 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from Manhattan School of Music. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Manhattan School of Music with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Manhattan School of Music 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 Manhattan School of Music Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Manhattan School of Music.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 318 |
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