by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UCM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #270 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 262 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 270 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCM is $18,403. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCM paid an average of $555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $278 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,325 | $16,650 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,608 | $2,608 |
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The theater program at UCM awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UCM 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 UCM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Central Missouri.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 25 |
| Music | 22 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 15 |