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. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theater majors, Boston U came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in theater from Boston U. This makes it the #28 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,859 a year. This is higher than $21,886, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston U, theater students borrow a median amount of $26,958 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 Boston University.
Of the 68 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Boston U in 2020-2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 17 theater students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Boston U, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 109 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 69 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 51 |
| Arts & Media Management | 31 |
| Other Visual Art | 14 |
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