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 CU - Boulder ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 79 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in theater from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #98 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 CU - Boulder is $32,142. 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 CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
The theater program at CU - Boulder awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder 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 Colorado Boulder with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 97 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 77 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 76 |
| Dance | 11 |
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