by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #155 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in theater from UA. This makes it the #40 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UA is $17,611. This is less than $21,886, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, theater students borrow a median amount of $26,750 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 The University of Alabama.
Of the 30 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UA, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in theater from UA. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 70 |
| Music | 51 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 46 |
| Dance | 38 |
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