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. Also, learn how NKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #178 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 172 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 178 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at NKU is $19,929. 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 NKU, theater students borrow a median amount of $21,960 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $50,400.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NKU paid an average of $879 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $438 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,512 | $21,096 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,660 | $11,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Of the 50 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from NKU in 2021-2022, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NKU 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 NKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Northern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 46 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 21 |
| Music | 8 |
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