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. In addition, we cover how BYU ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at BYU is $20,605. This is less than $21,886, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BYU, theater students borrow a median amount of $22,904 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 Brigham Young University - Provo.
Of the 25 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from BYU, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 95 |
| Music | 82 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 63 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 53 |
| Dance | 26 |
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