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. Also, learn how UCONN ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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UCONN was ranked #45 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 Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in theater from UCONN. This makes it the #43 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCONN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,002 a year. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCONN paid an average of $1,625 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $681 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from UCONN. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in theater from UCONN. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 57 |
| Music | 41 |
| Arts & Media Management | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.