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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theater majors, Boston U came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in theater arts. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Boston University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from Boston U. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Design & Technology | 32 |
| Acting | 23 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 5 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 5 |
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