by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Appalachian State ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #235 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, theater students borrow a median amount of $24,755 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 Appalachian State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from Appalachian State. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 167 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 41 |
| Music | 19 |
| Arts & Media Management | 19 |
| Dance | 9 |
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