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. In addition, we cover how Purchase College ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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Purchase College was ranked #58 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purchase College handed out 151 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 146 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purchase College is $25,288. This is higher than $21,886, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, theater students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all theater majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Purchase College is $506 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Purchase College.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purchase College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 61 |
| Music | 61 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 54 |
| Arts & Media Management | 47 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 29 |
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