by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Theater Arts. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Drama & Theater Arts is a major offered under the visual and performing arts program of study at Florida International University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in theater, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #213 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #6 in Florida.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FIU was $619 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $206 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,434 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,956 | $10,956 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,932 | $4,932 |
Learn more about FIU tuition and fees.
One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at FIU in Theater walked away with an average of $17,750 in student debt. That is 24% lower than the national average of $23,238.
The median early career salary of theater students who receive their bachelor’s degree from FIU is $23,538 per year. That is 14% higher than the national average of $20,591.
FIU does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FIU Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in theater in 2019-2020, 56.8% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 65.2%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in theater at FIU in 2019-2020, 86.5% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 30%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Drama & Theater Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 37 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to drama and theater arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 132 |
| Music | 40 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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