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 Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 71 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 61% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in theater from Purdue. This makes it the #98 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue was $948 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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The theater program at Purdue awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
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 Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Purdue theater bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from Purdue in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 65 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 36 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 17 |
| Music | 5 |
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