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. In addition, we cover how Purchase College ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theater majors, Purchase College came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 15 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purchase College handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 151 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purchase College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,090 a year. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, theater students borrow a median amount of $51,551 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $50,400 for all theater majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Purchase College is $506 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purchase College paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,883 | $1,883 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,400 | $15,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
Learn more about Purchase College tuition and fees.
Of the 149 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from Purchase College in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purchase College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 50% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Purchase College 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 Purchase College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Purchase College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 74 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 70 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 65 |
| Dance | 56 |
| Arts & Media Management | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.