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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theater majors, UT Austin came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in theater arts. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in theater from UT Austin. This makes it the #5 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2021, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from UT Austin. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 24 theater students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UT Austin, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theatre and Dance | 54 |
| Acting | 10 |
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