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 UofM ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #298 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #5 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in theater from UofM. This makes it the #108 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofM is $18,114. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,886 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofM, theater students borrow a median amount of $22,875 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 Memphis.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from UofM in 2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 3 theater students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UofM, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 97 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 69 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 7 |
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