by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how SHSU compares to other colleges that offer drama & theater arts.
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SHSU is a solid choice among schools offering drama & theater arts. Specifically, it ranked #69 out of 299 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, Sam Houston State University handed out 47 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,563 a year. This is below $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SHSU, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $22,250 in student loans. This is lower than $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the drama & theater arts majors at Sam Houston State University.
This drama & theater arts program at SHSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 31 |
| Musical Theatre | 16 |
SHSU conferred 31 degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
SHSU conferred 16 degrees in musical theatre in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).