by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SRU ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at SRU was ranked #181 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #8 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 175 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 181 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 73% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at SRU is $33,169. 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 SRU paid an average of $482 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $2,791 | $3,041 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,584 | $10,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,952 | $2,952 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SRU 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 SRU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 17 |
| Dance | 16 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 14 |
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