by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SU among the top schools in the country for drama & theater arts, placing at #234 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 234 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Virginia | 5 of 9 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 48 of 76 |
Here is each degree level available for drama & theater arts at SU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Shenandoah University conferred 44 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
SU is in the top 15% of the country for drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SU report a median salary of $31,336 a year. This is lower than $75,461, the median for all majors at SU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SU, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,005, the typical median for all majors at SU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,140 | $35,460 |
| Fees | $1,490 | $1,490 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SU are White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
SU conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in musical theatre recently — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).
SU awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in acting in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (54%).
SU awarded 12 bachelor’s completions in technical theatre/theatre design and technology recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
