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Drama & Theater Arts at Indiana University - Bloomington

35 Bachelor's Degrees
13 Master's Degrees
1 Doctor's Degrees
Drama & Theater Arts is one of the majors in the visual & performing arts program at Indiana University - Bloomington.

We'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. In addition, we cover how IU Bloomington ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.

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Drama & Theater Arts Degrees Available at IU Bloomington

IU Bloomington Theater Rankings

IU Bloomington was ranked #40 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools 18
Best Drama & Theater Arts Graduate Degree Schools 18
Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 36
Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools 40

Popularity of Theater at IU Bloomington

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in theater from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #43 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Theater Graduates from IU Bloomington Make?

$20,815 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Theater Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IU Bloomington go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,815 a year. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Theater from IU Bloomington Cost?

$11,790 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

IU Bloomington Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $10,312 $39,004
Fees $1,478 $1,478
Books and Supplies $690 $690
On Campus Room and Board $13,380 $13,380
On Campus Other Expenses $3,040 $3,040

Learn more about IU Bloomington tuition and fees.

IU Bloomington Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from IU Bloomington. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in theater.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 30
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 2

Does IU Bloomington Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Theater?

IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.

IU Bloomington Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in theater from IU Bloomington. About 20% were men and 80% were women.

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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 Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in theater.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Theater Student Diversity at IU Bloomington

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Music 389
Fine & Studio Arts 73
Arts & Media Management 60
Design & Applied Arts 46
Dance 16

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