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. Also, learn how SUNY New Paltz ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #23 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 178 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 184 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,800 a year. 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 SUNY New Paltz paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,896 | $15,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
Learn more about SUNY New Paltz tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from SUNY New Paltz. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SUNY New Paltz 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 SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at SUNY New Paltz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 58 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 30 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 28 |
| Music | 22 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.