by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, VCU among the top schools in the country for drama & theater arts, placing at #65 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 65 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Virginia | 3 of 9 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 of 76 |
Here is each degree level offered in drama & theater arts at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 61 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
VCU is a solid choice among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VCU earn a median of $35,365 a year. This is lower than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
To complete a bachelor’s at VCU, drama & theater arts students accumulate a median of $21,875 in student loans. This is below $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
VCU awarded 61 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
Graduate study is also available at VCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 5 |
