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, and more. We've also included details on how UH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #155 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in theater from UH. This makes it the #17 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $362 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
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Of the 25 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from UH in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UH 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 UH Online Learning page.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from UH make a median salary of $61,314 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theater graduates with a master's is $27,533.
Of the 22 students who earned a master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from UH in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 102 |
| Music | 102 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 53 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 18 |
| Arts & Media Management | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.