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. Also, learn how Texas Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #179 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in theater from Texas Tech. This makes it the #23 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,176 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $21,886 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from Texas Tech make a median salary of $33,717 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theater graduates with a master's is $29,429.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, theater students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all theater majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Texas Tech University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from Texas Tech. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of theater master's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 123 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 56 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 38 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 21 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
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