by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Suffolk ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The theater major at Suffolk 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, Suffolk University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 144% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Suffolk go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,189 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Suffolk, theater students borrow a median amount of $57,161 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $50,400 for all theater majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Suffolk paid an average of $1,318 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,812 | $44,812 |
| Fees | $568 | $568 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,562 | $19,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,098 | $2,098 |
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Of the 22 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Suffolk in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Suffolk are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Suffolk 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 Suffolk Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Suffolk University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 48 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.