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, and more. We've also included details on how University of Virginia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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University of Virginia was ranked #48 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in theater from University of Virginia. This makes it the #138 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of Virginia. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from University of Virginia in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 71 |
| Music | 46 |
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