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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #220 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 213 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 220 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,043 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from NAU. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 115 |
| Music | 35 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 17 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 17 |
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