by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Belhaven ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Belhaven was ranked #296 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 288 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 296 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Belhaven University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Belhaven is $19,931. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Belhaven, theater students borrow a median amount of $21,471 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 $50,400.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Belhaven was $515 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,800 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $395 | $395 |
| Books and Supplies | $650 | $650 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,400 | $9,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Learn more about Belhaven tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Belhaven are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Belhaven University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Belhaven does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Belhaven Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Belhaven University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dance | 17 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 9 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 6 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.