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. Also, learn how SUNY Potsdam ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Potsdam was ranked #258 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #32 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 252 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 258 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Potsdam handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Potsdam go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,873 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY Potsdam paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,642 | $1,642 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,084 | $15,084 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,896 | $1,896 |
Learn more about SUNY Potsdam tuition and fees.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from SUNY Potsdam in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Potsdam are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Potsdam 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 SUNY Potsdam Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at SUNY Potsdam.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 47 |
| Arts & Media Management | 19 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 18 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 12 |
| Dance | 6 |