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. In addition, we cover how Texas State ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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Texas State was ranked #44 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 44 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in theater from Texas State. This makes it the #80 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,045 a year. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, theater students borrow a median amount of $27,379 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $50,400.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Texas State is $280 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas State was $727 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
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Of the 149 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from Texas State in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas State 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 Texas State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Texas State 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 Texas State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in theater from Texas State. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Texas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 126 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 110 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 88 |
| Dance | 41 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 19 |
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