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, and more. In addition, we cover how South Dakota State ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The theater major at South Dakota State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Drama & Theater Arts. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at South Dakota State paid an average of $376 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,562 | $9,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,683 | $4,683 |
Learn more about South Dakota State tuition and fees.
Of the 10 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from South Dakota State in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State 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 South Dakota State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
South Dakota State 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 South Dakota State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at South Dakota State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 27 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 17 |
| Music | 3 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.