by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UT Austin. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UT Austin highly for drama & theater arts, placing at #8 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 8 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Texas | 1 of 24 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 38 |
The following degree levels are available for drama & theater arts at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 60 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,885 a year. This is lower than $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, drama & theater arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
Find out more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 35% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UT Austin awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in theatre and dance in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
UT Austin awarded 14 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
UT Austin conferred 9 bachelor’s degrees in acting recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (56%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UT Austin. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 2 |
