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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Carnegie Mellon is in the top 1% of the country for theater students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in theater arts. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
Of the 50 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Carnegie Mellon, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in 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 theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 8 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 7 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 5 |
| Costume Design | 4 |
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