by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UWF ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #290 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #13 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 282 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 290 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWF is $23,852. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UWF was $641 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,735 | $16,004 |
| Fees | $2,041 | $2,654 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,432 | $12,432 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,024 | $3,024 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UWF 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 West Florida with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UWF 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 UWF Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at The University of West Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 59 |
| Music | 15 |
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