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. We've also included details on how FAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #336 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #10 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in theater from FAU. This makes it the #51 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at FAU is $17,482. 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 FAU, theater students borrow a median amount of $23,625 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 Florida Atlantic University.
The theater program at FAU awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 11 theater students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from FAU, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 92 |
| Music | 15 |
| Arts & Media Management | 10 |
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