by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at New York University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, New York University highly for drama & theater arts, coming in at #21 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 21 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New York | 1 of 40 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 67 |
Here is each degree level granted in drama & theater arts at New York University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 464 |
| Master’s | 114 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New York University awarded 464 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
New York University is among the very best schools in the country for drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from New York University earn a median of $34,509 a year. This is below $96,730, the median for all majors at New York University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at New York University, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $21,762 in student loans. This is lower than $21,897, the typical median for all majors at New York University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,770 | $62,796 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at New York University are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95 |
| White | 185 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 57 |
New York University conferred 406 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (39%).
New York University awarded 58 bachelor’s degrees in playwriting and screenwriting in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).
Graduate study is also available at New York University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 114 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 2 |
