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 - Parkside ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Parkside was ranked #269 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #7 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 261 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 269 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Parkside handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Parkside go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,306 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $20,701 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Parkside paid an average of $634 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $274 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,582 | $15,224 |
| Fees | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| Books and Supplies | $590 | $590 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,286 | $8,286 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,164 | $5,164 |
Learn more about UW - Parkside tuition and fees.
Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from UW - Parkside in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
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 Wisconsin - Parkside with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UW - Parkside 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 - Parkside Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Wisconsin - Parkside.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 21 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 9 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 5 |
| Music | 5 |
| Other Visual Art | 1 |