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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UPR Rio Piedras ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UPR Rio Piedras was ranked #297 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 289 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 297 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UPR Rio Piedras go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $7,652 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UPR Rio Piedras paid an average of $157 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,024 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 | $4,168 |
Learn more about UPR Rio Piedras tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UPR Rio Piedras 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 UPR Rio Piedras Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 36 |
| Arts & Media Management | 14 |
| Music | 10 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.