Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in drama & theater arts.
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During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GWU report a median salary of $36,972 a year. This is lower than $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at GWU were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the drama & theater arts majors at George Washington University.
This drama & theater arts program at GWU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 17 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 8 |
GWU conferred 17 degrees in acting in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
GWU conferred 8 completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).