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 UMBC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #193 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMBC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,278 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMBC, theater students borrow a median amount of $18,812 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 Maryland - Baltimore County.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMBC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 58 |
| Music | 24 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 22 |
| Dance | 2 |
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