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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how U of I ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in theater from U of I. 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 U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,880 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 U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $389 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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Of the 11 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from U of I, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from U of I make a median salary of $64,954 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theater graduates with a master's is $27,533.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students graduated with a master's degree in theater from U of I. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| 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 Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 20 |
| Music | 17 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
| Dance | 4 |
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