by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Hunter ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Hunter was ranked #207 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #20 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hunter College handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in theater from Hunter. This makes it the #55 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hunter go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,993 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Hunter College.
Of the 30 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Hunter in 2020-2021, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of theater master's degrees went to men and 30% went to 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 Hunter College with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 165 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 46 |
| Music | 39 |
| Dance | 19 |
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