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. Also, learn how Brooklyn College ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Brooklyn College was ranked #228 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #23 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brooklyn College handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in theater from Brooklyn College. This makes it the #28 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Brooklyn College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,524 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $21,886 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from Brooklyn College make a median salary of $37,510 a year. 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 Brooklyn College.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brooklyn College with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The theater program at Brooklyn College awarded 17 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Brooklyn College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brooklyn College with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 139 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 67 |
| Music | 66 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |
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