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 FIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #272 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #8 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida International University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,583 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FIU, theater students borrow a median amount of $17,500 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 International University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from FIU. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 122 |
| Music | 43 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1 |
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