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. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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UGA was ranked #46 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in theater from UGA. This makes it the #43 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2021, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UGA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,105 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 UGA, theater students borrow a median amount of $19,399 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 Georgia.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from UGA in 2020-2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 157 |
| Music | 71 |
| Arts & Media Management | 71 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 23 |
| Dance | 9 |
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