by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UM ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #279 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in theater from UM. This makes it the #63 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UM, theater students borrow a median amount of $27,997 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 Montana.
Of the 24 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UM, about 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from UM in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 44 |
| Music | 28 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 23 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 13 |
| Dance | 10 |
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