by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in theater from UNLV. This makes it the #63 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 UNLV is $22,429. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $20,701 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNLV, theater students borrow a median amount of $46,531 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $50,400.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNLV was $551 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,354 | $25,307 |
| Fees | $788 | $792 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,072 | $12,072 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,050 | $4,050 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from UNLV. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UNLV 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 UNLV Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's theater program at UNLV make a median salary of $25,423. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $27,533.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from UNLV in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% 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 Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 74 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 72 |
| Music | 68 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 40 |
| Dance | 24 |
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