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 U-M 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, U-M came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 10 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at U-M is $17,577. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U-M, theater students borrow a median amount of $89,908 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $50,400 for all theater majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U-M was $2,458 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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Of the 61 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from U-M in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 185 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 170 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 88 |
| Dance | 23 |
| Other Visual Art | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.