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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how DeSales ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at DeSales was ranked #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #12 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, DeSales University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DeSales go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,895 a year. This is less than $21,886, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DeSales, theater students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all theater majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at DeSales is $751 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at DeSales University.
The theater program at DeSales awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DeSales are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DeSales University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 17 |
| Dance | 12 |
