by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at GWU was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Washington University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in theater from GWU. This makes it the #28 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's theater program at GWU make a median salary of $25,991. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,429.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at George Washington University.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from GWU in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students earned a master's degree in theater from GWU. About 59% of these graduates were women and the other 41% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 60 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 47 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 12 |
| Dance | 8 |
| Music | 4 |
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