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 UNL ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 103 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in theater from UNL. This makes it the #98 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 UNL is $21,627. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from UNL. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from UNL in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln 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 Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 55 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 52 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 41 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 9 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.