We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMass Amherst highly for drama & theater arts, coming in at #103 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 103 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 8 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the New England Region | 6 of 18 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in drama & theater arts at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst earn a median of $28,569 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMass Amherst conferred 33 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 61% to women and 39% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 4 |