by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Iowa. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Iowa as a strong choice for drama & theater arts, ranked #75 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 75 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Iowa | 2 of 4 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 of 18 |
Here is each degree level granted in drama & theater arts at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Master’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Iowa handed out 47 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Iowa is among the very best schools in the country for drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Iowa earn a median of $41,797 a year. This is below $69,768, the median for all majors at Iowa.
To complete a bachelor’s at Iowa, drama & theater arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,622 in student loans. This is higher than $24,594, the typical median for all majors at Iowa.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
Learn more about Iowa tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa are White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Iowa awarded 29 bachelor’s completions in playwriting and screenwriting in the most recent reporting year — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (66%).
Iowa awarded 14 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
Iowa conferred 4 bachelor’s completions in musical theatre in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Iowa. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 13 |
