by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how New York University compares to other colleges that offer drama & theater arts.
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New York University is in the top 1% of the country for drama & theater arts. More specifically it was ranked #26 out of 367 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, New York University handed out 464 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from New York University earn a median of $34,509 a year. This is below $96,730, the median for all majors at New York University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at New York University, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $21,762 in student loans. This is lower than $21,897, the typical median for all majors at New York University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,770 | $62,796 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at New York University are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95 |
| White | 185 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 57 |
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at New York University were White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 9 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in drama & theater arts from New York University were women.
The majority of drama & theater arts doctoral degree graduates at New York University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a doctoral in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the drama & theater arts majors at New York University.
This drama & theater arts program at New York University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 454 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 109 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 17 |
New York University conferred 454 completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (41%).
New York University granted 109 completions in playwriting and screenwriting recently — 51% to women and 49% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (45%).
New York University awarded 17 degrees in technical theatre/theatre design and technology in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (53%).