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. We've also included details on how MMC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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MMC is in the top 10% of the country for theater. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 304 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marymount Manhattan College handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at MMC is $19,562. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MMC, theater students borrow a median amount of $80,036 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $50,400 for all theater majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at MMC is $975 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MMC was $1,280 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,400 | $38,400 |
| Fees | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,191 | $20,191 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,500 | $6,500 |
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The theater program at MMC awarded 99 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the MMC 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 MMC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Marymount Manhattan College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dance | 37 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 18 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 9 |
| Arts & Media Management | 7 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 4 |
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