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. Also, learn how UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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UNLV is in the top 10% of the country for theater. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 442 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in theater from UNLV. This makes it the #63 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 UNLV is $29,759. 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 UNLV, theater students borrow a median amount of $19,657 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 Nevada - Las Vegas.
Of the 51 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from UNLV in 2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 theater majors earned their master's degree from UNLV. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNLV are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 74 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 56 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 55 |
| Music | 54 |
| Dance | 27 |
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