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 USF Tampa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at USF Tampa was ranked #208 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #9 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 201 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 208 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at USF Tampa is $24,732. 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 USF Tampa paid an average of $577 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $214 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,595 | $13,595 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,850 | $4,850 |
Learn more about USF Tampa tuition and fees.
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from USF Tampa in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the USF Tampa 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 USF Tampa Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 103 |
| Music | 38 |
| Other Visual Art | 22 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 17 |
| Dance | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.