by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Southern Miss ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #261 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in theater from Southern Miss. This makes it the #55 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Southern Miss was $481 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $397 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,508 | $11,508 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,664 | $11,664 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,980 | $4,980 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southern Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Southern Miss 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 Southern Miss Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from Southern Miss in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 Mississippi with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 49 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 44 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 16 |
| Dance | 7 |
| Arts & Media Management | 7 |
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