by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Yale ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The theater major at Yale is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Drama & Theater Arts. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Yale University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 86% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in theater from Yale. This makes it the #67 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,700 | $64,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,180 | $19,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,420 | $3,420 |
Learn more about Yale tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from Yale. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Yale 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 Yale Online Learning page.
Of the 30 students who earned a master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Yale in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Yale University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 132 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 95 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 34 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 15 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.