by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Columbia 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, Columbia came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in theater from Columbia. This makes it the #9 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's theater program at Columbia make a median salary of $31,068. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theater graduates with a master's is $29,429.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
The theater program at Columbia awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to 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 Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 students earned a master's degree in theater from Columbia. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Columbia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 98 |
| Other Visual Art | 90 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 75 |
| Music | 47 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
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