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. We've also included details on how Pace University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Pace University was ranked #170 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #18 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pace University - New York handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 107 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in theater from Pace University. This makes it the #22 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pace University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,575 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $21,886 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pace University, theater students borrow a median amount of $26,950 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,750 for all theater majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Pace University is $957 per month.
At Pace University, a typical theater student working on their master's degree borrrows about $146,432 in student loans. This is not favorable since the median amount of student debt for all theater master's graduates is $81,865.
Part-time undergraduates at Pace University paid an average of $1,420 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,550 | $49,550 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,790 | $21,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,052 | $2,052 |
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The theater program at Pace University awarded 79 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pace University - New York with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Pace 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 Pace University Online Learning page.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from Pace University make a median salary of $25,800 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $30,558.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of theater master's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pace University - New York with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Pace University - New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Arts & Media Management | 86 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 69 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 30 |
| Dance | 21 |
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