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 UNI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 80 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNI is $22,289. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNI paid an average of $832 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $350 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,396 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNI. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UNI 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 UNI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Northern Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 38 |
| Music | 21 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 10 |
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