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. We've also included details on how Winthrop ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Winthrop was ranked #242 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 236 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 242 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Winthrop University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Winthrop is $20,600. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Winthrop paid an average of $1,236 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $639 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,306 | $29,636 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,488 | $10,488 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,608 | $3,608 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from Winthrop. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winthrop University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Winthrop 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 Winthrop Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Winthrop University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 33 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 19 |
| Dance | 14 |
| Music | 13 |
| Arts & Media Management | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.