Here, 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 Bennington ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Bennington was ranked #198 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Vermont.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bennington College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bennington is $15,302. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,886 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bennington, theater students borrow a median amount of $26,445 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all theater majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Bennington College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from Bennington. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bennington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bennington College with a bachelor's in theater.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 17 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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General Visual & Performing Arts | 33 |
Music | 18 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 10 |
Dance | 7 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 4 |
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