by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UCO ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCO was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 169 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 175 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in theater from UCO. This makes it the #126 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 UCO is $17,272. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCO was $606 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $243 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,284 | $18,171 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,886 | $8,886 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,160 | $8,160 |
Learn more about UCO tuition and fees.
Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from UCO in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UCO 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 UCO Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Central Oklahoma.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 56 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 30 |
| Arts & Media Management | 28 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 12 |
| Dance | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.