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. We've also included details on how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #267 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #18 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 259 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 267 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Rio Grande Valley is $16,706. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Rio Grande Valley paid an average of $742 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $332 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,637 | $17,707 |
| Fees | $1,830 | $1,835 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,662 | $9,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,766 | $3,766 |
Learn more about UT Rio Grande Valley tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from UT Rio Grande Valley. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Rio Grande Valley 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 UT Rio Grande Valley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 106 |
| Music | 56 |
| Dance | 14 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 2 |