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 UARK ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 54% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in theater from UARK. This makes it the #98 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UARK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,499 a year. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UARK paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $256 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from UARK. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UARK 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 UARK Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 71 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 69 |
| Music | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.