by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UIC compares to other colleges that offer drama & theater arts.
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UIC is a solid choice among schools offering drama & theater arts. Specifically, it ranked #123 out of 299 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,798 a year. This is below $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
To complete a bachelor’s at UIC, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $21,238 in student loans. This is higher than $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
Learn more about UIC tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are White. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the drama & theater arts majors at University of Illinois Chicago.
This drama & theater arts program at UIC includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 14 |
| Acting | 11 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 5 |
UIC awarded 14 degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (43%).
UIC awarded 11 degrees in acting recently — 55% to women and 45% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (45%).
UIC conferred 5 degrees in technical theatre/theatre design and technology in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).