by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Columbia University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Columbia University among the top schools in the country for drama & theater arts, ranked #73 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 73 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New York | 5 of 40 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 of 67 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in drama & theater arts at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 6 |
| Master’s | 69 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 6 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Columbia University has not been ranked for drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Columbia University earn a median of $44,939 a year. This is lower than $112,690, the median for all majors at Columbia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
Learn more about Columbia University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University were Black or African American. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Columbia University granted 6 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (33%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Columbia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 69 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 4 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 1 |