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 UIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 89 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIC is $14,938. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIC, theater students borrow a median amount of $33,857 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $50,400.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIC paid an average of $843 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $449 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
Learn more about UIC tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from UIC. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UIC 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 UIC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 100 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 47 |
| Music | 12 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 11 |
| Arts & Media Management | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.