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 UCF ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCF was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in theater from UCF. This makes it the #55 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,545 a year. 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 UCF, theater students borrow a median amount of $21,585 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 University of Central Florida.
Of the 83 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from UCF in 2021, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of theater master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 470 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 177 |
| Arts & Media Management | 169 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 144 |
| Music | 53 |
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