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 UAB ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #202 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 195 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 202 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 130% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAB is $26,670. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $20,701 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAB was $911 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
Learn more about UAB tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from UAB. About 30% were men and 70% were 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UAB 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 UAB Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 39 |
| Music | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.