by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Point Park University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Point Park University among the top schools in the country for drama & theater arts, ranked #227 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 227 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Pennsylvania | 11 of 13 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 51 of 67 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in drama & theater arts at Point Park University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Point Park University awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Point Park University holds a strong position among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Point Park University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,336 a year. This is lower than $42,106, the median for all majors at Point Park University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Point Park University, drama & theater arts graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $28,323, the typical median for all majors at Point Park University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,870 | $37,650 |
| Fees | $1,920 | $1,920 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Point Park University are White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Point Park University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Point Park University awarded 24 bachelor’s completions in musical theatre in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).
Point Park University granted 17 bachelor’s completions in acting in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
Point Park University granted 12 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
Point Park University conferred 10 bachelor’s completions in playwriting and screenwriting in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
Point Park University conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in directing and theatrical production recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Point Park University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 5 |
