by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNL ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Nebraska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in theater from UNL. This makes it the #98 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,635 a year. This is higher than $21,886, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNL, theater students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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 Nebraska - Lincoln.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 4 theater students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UNL, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 57 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 43 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 38 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 13 |
| Dance | 3 |
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