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. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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UGA was ranked #37 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 #2 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in theater from UGA. This makes it the #43 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UGA is $20,762. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UGA was $8,555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from UGA. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 theater majors earned their master's degree from UGA. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 142 |
| Music | 78 |
| Arts & Media Management | 74 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 18 |
| Dance | 9 |
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