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, and more. Also, learn how WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 145 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 151 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in theater from WVU. This makes it the #86 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from WVU. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from WVU in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 63 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 52 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 50 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.