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 UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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UMN Twin Cities is in the top 10% of the country for theater. More specifically it was ranked #31 out of 304 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in theater from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #108 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities is $19,982. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at UMN Twin Cities is $276 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMN Twin Cities was $1,324 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from UMN Twin Cities. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from UMN Twin Cities in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 141 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 101 |
| Music | 66 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 32 |
| Dance | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.