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 NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #349 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,745 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 NAU, theater students borrow a median amount of $21,966 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 Northern Arizona University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from NAU. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 99 |
| Music | 40 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 21 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 15 |
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