by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #261 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #13 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Rio Grande Valley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,335 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,886 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, theater students borrow a median amount of $16,001 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 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 126 |
| Music | 57 |
| Dance | 10 |
