by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Virginia Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 60 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in theater from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #86 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,557 a year. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $529 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
Learn more about Virginia Tech tuition and fees.
The theater program at Virginia Tech awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 54% of these degrees went to men with the other 46% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Virginia Tech in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 71 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 59 |
| Music | 21 |
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