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The bachelor's program at Northwestern was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in theater arts. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in theater from Northwestern. This makes it the #62 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Northwestern University.
Of the 98 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Theater Arts from Northwestern in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from Northwestern in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 11 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 7 |
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