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. Also, learn how Iowa ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theater majors, Iowa came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in theater from Iowa. This makes it the #35 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,225 a year. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa, theater students borrow a median amount of $24,878 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 Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
Learn more about Iowa tuition and fees.
Of the 41 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from Iowa in 2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Iowa 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 Iowa Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of theater master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 135 |
| Music | 86 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 59 |
| Dance | 19 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.