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. In addition, we cover how Notre Dame ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theater majors, Notre Dame came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Notre Dame handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Notre Dame is $37,531. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Notre Dame is $521 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Notre Dame was $2,591 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,186 | $62,186 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,378 | $17,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Notre Dame are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Notre Dame.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 29 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 14 |
| Music | 8 |
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