by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WUSTL ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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WUSTL is in the top 10% of the country for theater. More specifically it was ranked #25 out of 442 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in theater from WUSTL. This makes it the #86 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 Washington University in St Louis.
Of the 8 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from WUSTL in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 5 theater students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WUSTL, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 74 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 43 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 19 |
| Music | 15 |
| Dance | 8 |
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