Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Purdue-West Lafayette ranks among other schools offering degrees in drama & theater arts.
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Purdue-West Lafayette ranks competitively among schools offering drama & theater arts. In particular, it placed #14 out of 367 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 43% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a master’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the drama & theater arts majors at Purdue University-Main Campus.
This drama & theater arts program at Purdue-West Lafayette includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 13 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 7 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 5 |
| Acting | 4 |
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 13 completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 46% to women and 54% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 7 completions in dramatic/theatre arts and stagecraft, other in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 5 completions in technical theatre/theatre design and technology recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 4 completions in acting in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).