by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how SU stacks up against peers offering drama & theater arts.
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SU ranks competitively among schools offering drama & theater arts. More specifically it was ranked #247 out of 367 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Shenandoah University awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SU report a median salary of $31,336 a year. This is lower than $75,461, the median for all majors at SU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SU, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,005, the typical median for all majors at SU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,140 | $35,460 |
| Fees | $1,490 | $1,490 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SU are White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the drama & theater arts majors at Shenandoah University.
This drama & theater arts program at SU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Musical Theatre | 19 |
| Acting | 13 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 12 |
SU awarded 19 degrees in musical theatre in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
SU awarded 13 degrees in acting in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).
SU conferred 12 completions in technical theatre/theatre design and technology recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).