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 University of Oklahoma ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at University of Oklahoma was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 98 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Oklahoma is $26,753. 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 University of Oklahoma was $738 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $169 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,070 | $22,140 |
| Fees | $4,525 | $4,525 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,310 | $13,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,781 | $6,781 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from University of Oklahoma. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Oklahoma are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
University of Oklahoma does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Oklahoma Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 75 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 41 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 25 |
| Dance | 24 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 15 |
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