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, and more. We've also included details on how University of Virginia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at University of Virginia was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in theater from University of Virginia. This makes it the #138 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Virginia was $1,869 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $653 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from University of Virginia in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from University of Virginia in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Virginia - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 75 |
| Music | 30 |
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