by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,551 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,886 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNI, theater students borrow a median amount of $24,875 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Northern Iowa.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from UNI in 2021, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 50 |
| Music | 36 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 22 |
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