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. Also, learn how U of I ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in theater from U of I. This makes it the #43 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,967 a year. This is higher than $21,886, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from U of I make a median salary of $36,722 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theater graduates with a master's is $29,429.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, theater students borrow a median amount of $21,287 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 Idaho.
Of the 14 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from U of I in 2020-2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from U of I. About 54% were men and 46% 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 Idaho with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 29 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 22 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 6 |
| Dance | 3 |
| Arts & Media Management | 2 |
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