by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UMKC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #169 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #7 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in theater from UMKC. This makes it the #20 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from UMKC make a median salary of $29,088 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,429.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMKC. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from UMKC in 2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 111 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 38 |
| Dance | 16 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
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