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. In addition, we cover how UAB ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #158 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 58% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,647 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAB, theater students borrow a median amount of $25,250 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 of Alabama at Birmingham.
The theater program at UAB awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 51 |
| Music | 17 |
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