by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at DePaul University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates DePaul University among the top schools in the country for drama & theater arts, coming in at #102 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 102 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Illinois | 5 of 15 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 of 48 |
The following degree levels are granted in drama & theater arts at DePaul University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 90 |
| Master’s | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, DePaul University awarded 90 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
DePaul University holds a strong position among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from DePaul University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,759 a year. This is lower than $71,700, the median for all majors at DePaul University.
To complete a bachelor’s at DePaul University, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $26,348 in student loans. This is above $25,310, the typical median for all majors at DePaul University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,361 | $44,601 |
| Fees | $804 | $804 |
Read more about DePaul University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at DePaul University are White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
DePaul University granted 30 bachelor’s degrees in acting recently — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (63%).
DePaul University granted 29 bachelor’s completions in technical theatre/theatre design and technology recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
DePaul University awarded 15 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
DePaul University granted 9 bachelor’s completions in comedy writing and performance in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
DePaul University granted 5 bachelor’s degrees in theatre literature, history and criticism recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
DePaul University awarded 2 bachelor’s completions in playwriting and screenwriting recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at DePaul University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 19 |
