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. We've also included details on how UNO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UNO was ranked #252 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Orleans handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 62% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in theater from UNO. 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 UNO is $21,504. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNO was $455 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $254 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,090 | $10,926 |
| Fees | $3,082 | $3,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,174 | $12,174 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNO. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Orleans with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UNO 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 UNO Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from UNO in 2021-2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Orleans with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of New Orleans.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
| Music | 18 |
| Arts & Media Management | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.