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 UW Seattle ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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UW Seattle is in the top 10% of the country for theater. More specifically it was ranked #30 out of 304 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in theater from UW Seattle. This makes it the #40 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW Seattle go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,778 a year. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from UW Seattle in 2021-2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW Seattle 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 Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's theater program at UW Seattle make a median salary of $30,331. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theater graduates with a master's is $27,533.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of theater master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 152 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 68 |
| Music | 50 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 38 |
| Dance | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.