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 UMBC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 181 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 188 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMBC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,381 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMBC paid an average of $1,103 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $382 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Fees | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from UMBC in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMBC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UMBC 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 UMBC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 68 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 30 |
| Music | 26 |
| Dance | 8 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.