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Drama & Theater Arts at Purchase College

149 Bachelor's Degrees
0 Master's Degrees
#15 Overall Quality
Drama & Theater Arts is one of the majors in the visual & performing arts program at Purchase College.

We'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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Drama & Theater Arts Degrees Available at Purchase College

Purchase College Theater Rankings

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

Popularity of Theater at Purchase College

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.

How Much Do Theater Graduates from Purchase College Make?

$18,090 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Theater Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Student Debt Do Theater Graduates from Purchase College Have?

$51,551 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Theater Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Purchase College is $506 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Theater from Purchase College Cost?

$8,953 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$42,595 Average Student Debt

Purchase College Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purchase College was $708 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 $1,883 $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.

Purchase College Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 149 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from Purchase College in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.

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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.

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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

Does Purchase College Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Theater?

Online degrees for the Purchase College theater bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purchase College Online Learning page.

Theater Student Diversity at Purchase College

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

View All Drama & Theater Arts Related Majors >

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