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. In addition, we cover how UArts ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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UArts was ranked #46 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of the Arts handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in theater from UArts. This makes it the #35 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UArts is $12,085. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at UArts is $803 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at UArts paid an average of $2,260 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,010 | $54,010 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,314 | $1,314 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,028 | $19,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,520 | $2,520 |
Learn more about UArts tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 the Arts with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UArts 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 UArts Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in theater from UArts. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UArts are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of the Arts with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at The University of the Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dance | 78 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 59 |
| Arts & Media Management | 40 |
| Music | 34 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.