by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Carnegie Mellon; CMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Carnegie Mellon; CMU as a strong choice for drama & theater arts, coming in at #84 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 84 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Pennsylvania | 4 of 13 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 15 of 67 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in drama & theater arts at Carnegie Mellon; CMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 35 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Carnegie Mellon University awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Carnegie Mellon; CMU is among the very best schools in the country for drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Carnegie Mellon; CMU report a median salary of $34,852 a year. This is lower than $134,648, the median for all majors at Carnegie Mellon; CMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Carnegie Mellon; CMU, drama & theater arts students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $23,529, the typical median for all majors at Carnegie Mellon; CMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,560 | $64,596 |
| Fees | $1,040 | $1,040 |
Learn more about Carnegie Mellon; CMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 30% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Carnegie Mellon; CMU were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Carnegie Mellon; CMU awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
Graduate study is also available at Carnegie Mellon; CMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 35 |
