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. In addition, we cover how UofM ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #244 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #5 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 238 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 244 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in theater from UofM. This makes it the #108 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofM is $19,055. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofM paid an average of $540 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from UofM in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in theater from UofM. About 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Memphis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 81 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 64 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.