by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how URI ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #316 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 56% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at URI is $19,369. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,886 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at URI, theater students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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 Rhode Island.
Of the 25 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from URI, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 47 |
| Music | 23 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 15 |
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