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. Also, learn how University of Southern Maine ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at University of Southern Maine was ranked #291 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 283 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 291 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Maine handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Southern Maine is $12,960. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Southern Maine paid an average of $875 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $297 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,316 | $24,500 |
| Fees | $2,604 | $2,604 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,242 | $3,242 |
Learn more about University of Southern Maine tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Maine with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Southern Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 17 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 11 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 2 |
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