by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how American University compares to other colleges that offer drama & theater arts.
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American University holds a strong position among schools offering drama & theater arts. Specifically, it ranked #24 out of 367 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in District Of Columbia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,893 a year. This is below $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at American University, drama & theater arts graduates take on a median debt of $24,989 in student loans. This is above $24,223, the typical median for all majors at American University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,542 | $57,952 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at American University were White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the drama & theater arts majors at American University.
This drama & theater arts program at American University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Musical Theatre | 10 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 7 |
American University awarded 10 completions in musical theatre recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
American University granted 7 degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).