by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU highly for drama & theater arts, ranked #72 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 72 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 8 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the New England Region | 4 of 18 |
The following degree levels are available for drama & theater arts at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University conferred 58 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
BU is in the top 15% of the country for drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at BU earn a median of $29,886 a year. This is below $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BU, drama & theater arts students accumulate a median of $26,958 in student loans. This is higher than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at BU are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
BU conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
BU conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in acting in the latest year of data — 42% to women and 58% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).
BU granted 13 bachelor’s degrees in technical theatre/theatre design and technology recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).
BU awarded 6 bachelor’s degrees in directing and theatrical production recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 1 |
