by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UMKC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The theater major at UMKC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Drama & Theater Arts. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in theater from UMKC. This makes it the #20 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMKC was $973 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $373 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
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Of the 11 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from UMKC in 2021-2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMKC 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 UMKC Online Learning page.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from UMKC make a median salary of $24,273 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $27,533.
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from UMKC in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| 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 Missouri - Kansas City.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 91 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 28 |
| Dance | 17 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.