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 Radford ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Radford was ranked #255 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #9 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 250 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 255 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Radford University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 62% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Radford is $20,666. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Radford paid an average of $868 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $349 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,401 | $20,853 |
| Fees | $3,885 | $4,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,973 | $11,973 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,652 | $3,652 |
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The theater program at Radford awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Radford University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Radford 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 Radford Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Radford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 46 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 28 |
| Music | 21 |
| Dance | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.