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 CU - Boulder ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in theater from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #98 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,703 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
Of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from CU - Boulder in 2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from CU - Boulder in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 124 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 101 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 87 |
| Dance | 12 |
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