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. We've also included details on how UNO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UNO was ranked #257 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of New Orleans handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in theater from UNO. 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 UNO is $21,943. 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 UNO, theater students borrow a median amount of $21,987 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 New Orleans.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Orleans with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from UNO in 2020-2021, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Orleans with a master'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 | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
| Music | 19 |
| Arts & Media Management | 5 |
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