by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UAB. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #3 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UAB highly for drama & theater arts, coming in at #79 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 79 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Alabama | 3 of 6 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 of 76 |
Here is each degree level offered in drama & theater arts at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Alabama at Birmingham conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
UAB holds a strong position among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UAB, drama & theater arts students accumulate a median of $25,250 in student loans. This is below $26,162, the typical median for all majors at UAB.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $22,512 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB are White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UAB granted 14 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
UAB awarded 9 bachelor’s degrees in musical theatre in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).