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. We've also included details on how University at Buffalo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #14 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in theater from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #108 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University at Buffalo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,698 a year. 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 University at Buffalo, theater students borrow a median amount of $26,637 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 University at Buffalo.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University at Buffalo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 theater majors earned their master's degree from University at Buffalo. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University at Buffalo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 92 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 77 |
| Music | 18 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
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