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. Also, learn how Towson ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Towson was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 111 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Towson University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Towson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,871 a year. 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 Towson is $220 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Towson paid an average of $1,026 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $316 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,382 | $24,402 |
| Fees | $3,924 | $3,924 |
| Books and Supplies | $960 | $960 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,644 | $15,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,480 | $3,480 |
Learn more about Towson tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from Towson. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Towson 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 Towson Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from Towson in 2022 were women.
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 Towson University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Towson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 142 |
| Music | 49 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Other Visual Art | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.