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. We've also included details on how UNT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UNT was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 108 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 113 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Texas handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNT is $28,236. 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 UNT, theater students borrow a median amount of $37,453 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at UNT is $402 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNT paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $465 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,319 | $18,399 |
| Fees | $2,845 | $2,845 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,805 | $10,805 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,898 | $3,898 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNT. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UNT 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 UNT Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of North Texas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 353 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 230 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 138 |
| Dance | 15 |
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