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. We've also included details on how UK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #130 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 126 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 130 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UK is $20,937. 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 UK was $1,336 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 83 |
| Music | 72 |
| Arts & Media Management | 50 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 31 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 20 |
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