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, and more. In addition, we cover how Pitt ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 87 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 92 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in theater from Pitt. This makes it the #138 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $839 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Pitt in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Pitt 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 Pitt Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 39 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 38 |
| Music | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.