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 UCF ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCF was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in theater from UCF. This makes it the #55 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,708 a year. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCF, theater students borrow a median amount of $29,031 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $50,400.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCF was $749 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,230 | $5,230 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 94 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCF. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCF 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 UCF Online Learning page.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from UCF make a median salary of $53,911 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theater graduates with a master's is $27,533.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 theater majors earned their master's degree from UCF. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| 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 of Central Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 481 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 195 |
| Arts & Media Management | 192 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 139 |
| Music | 47 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.