We'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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how CCNY ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at CCNY was ranked #267 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #26 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The City College of New York handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at CCNY is $22,379. This is higher than $21,886, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CCNY, theater students borrow a median amount of $17,739 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at The City College of New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from CCNY. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a bachelor's in theater.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 9 |
Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
White | 9 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Fine & Studio Arts | 141 |
Music | 49 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 40 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
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