We'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 SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at SMU was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in theater from SMU. This makes it the #98 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,854 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,886 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SMU, theater students borrow a median amount of $24,000 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 Southern Methodist University.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from SMU in 2021, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in theater.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 10 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in theater from SMU. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in theater.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Music | 80 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 30 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 27 |
Arts & Media Management | 21 |
Dance | 14 |
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