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 Notre Dame ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Notre Dame is in the top 1% of the country for theater students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Notre Dame handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Notre Dame is $41,882. 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 Notre Dame, theater students borrow a median amount of $19,000 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Notre Dame is $521 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Notre Dame.
Of the 58 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Notre Dame, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 43 |
| Music | 21 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 19 |
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