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. We've also included details on how University at Buffalo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #10 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in theater from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #108 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 University at Buffalo is $25,810. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University at Buffalo paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,754 | $16,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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Of the 31 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University at Buffalo, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
Of the 2 theater students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University at Buffalo, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 81 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 66 |
| Music | 26 |
| Dance | 20 |
| Arts & Media Management | 5 |
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