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. We've also included details on how UF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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UF is in the top 10% of the country for theater. More specifically it was ranked #26 out of 304 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in theater from UF. This makes it the #73 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $16,318 a year. 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 UF was $856 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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Of the 66 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from UF in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from UF make a median salary of $34,588 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theater graduates with a master's is $27,533.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in theater from UF. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 122 |
| Music | 95 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 85 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 68 |
| Dance | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.