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. In addition, we cover how IU Bloomington ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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IU Bloomington was ranked #40 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in theater from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #43 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IU Bloomington go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,815 a year. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IU Bloomington was $1,219 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from IU Bloomington. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the IU Bloomington theater bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in theater from IU Bloomington. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 389 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 73 |
| Arts & Media Management | 60 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 46 |
| Dance | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.