Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how TCU compares to other colleges that offer drama & theater arts.
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TCU holds a strong position among schools offering drama & theater arts. More specifically it was ranked #97 out of 299 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas Christian University conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at TCU report a median salary of $30,526 a year. This is lower than $77,866, the median for all majors at TCU.
To complete a bachelor’s at TCU, drama & theater arts students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $22,960, the typical median for all majors at TCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,570 | $61,650 |
| Fees | $90 | $90 |
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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 TCU were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the drama & theater arts majors at Texas Christian University.
The drama & theater arts program at TCU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 17 |
| Musical Theatre | 14 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 8 |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 2 |
TCU conferred 17 completions in acting in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%).
TCU awarded 14 completions in musical theatre in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
TCU conferred 8 completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
TCU conferred 2 degrees in directing and theatrical production in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).