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 Texas Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #7 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in theater from Texas Tech. This makes it the #23 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,933 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 Texas Tech paid an average of $718 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $298 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,534 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,460 | $10,460 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,510 | $4,510 |
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Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from Texas Tech in 2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech Online Learning page.
The theater program at Texas Tech awarded 12 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 104 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 55 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 29 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 13 |
| Dance | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.