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 Louisiana State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in theater from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #126 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2021, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University is $20,309. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,886 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University, theater students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Of the 32 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Louisiana State University, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from Louisiana State University in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 103 |
| Music | 80 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16 |
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