by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UM ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #253 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 248 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 253 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in theater from UM. This makes it the #63 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UM paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $239 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from UM. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UM 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 UM Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in theater from UM. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at The University of Montana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 37 |
| Music | 31 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 29 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 19 |
| Dance | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.