by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in theater from UA. This makes it the #40 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,543 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from UA. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
Of the 7 theater students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UA, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA 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 The University of Alabama with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 58 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 57 |
| Dance | 39 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.