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Columbia was ranked #52 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia College Chicago handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in theater arts. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Columbia College Chicago.
Of the 15 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Theater Arts from Columbia in 2020-2021, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 51 |
| Comedy Writing and Performance | 42 |
| Musical Theater | 30 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 12 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 3 |
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