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. Also, learn how U of U ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 71 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,701 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of alltheater bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $259 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from U of U. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 120 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 87 |
| Music | 69 |
| Dance | 48 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.