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. We've also included details on how UC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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UC was ranked #33 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in theater from UC. This makes it the #73 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 UC is $25,070. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC, theater students borrow a median amount of $64,996 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $50,400 for all theater majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at UC is $693 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UC was $1,107 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,228 | $26,562 |
| Fees | $1,678 | $1,678 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,048 | $13,048 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,424 | $5,424 |
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Of the 62 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from UC in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UC 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 UC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in theater from UC. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 227 |
| Music | 219 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 81 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 22 |
| Dance | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.