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, and more. Also, learn how Mizzou ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #102 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 102 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in theater from Mizzou. This makes it the #108 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mizzou was $1,384 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
Learn more about Mizzou tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 46 |
| Music | 45 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 34 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 32 |
| Arts & Media Management | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.