by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how IUP ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at IUP was ranked #218 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #12 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 211 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 218 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IUP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,818 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $20,701 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at IUP paid an average of $463 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 | $7,716 | $11,200 |
| Fees | $3,664 | $5,097 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,802 | $12,802 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,080 | $2,080 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from IUP. About 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the IUP 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 IUP Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 53 |
| Music | 42 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 35 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |
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