by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at American University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University as a strong choice for drama & theater arts, placing at #25 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 25 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 3 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 of 67 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in drama & theater arts at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
American University is among the very best schools in the country for drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,893 a year. This is below $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at American University, drama & theater arts graduates take on a median debt of $24,989 in student loans. This is above $24,223, the typical median for all majors at American University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,542 | $57,952 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
Learn more about American University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at American University were White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
American University awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in musical theatre recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
American University granted 7 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
