by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UMCP ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in theater from UMCP. This makes it the #86 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMCP is $17,985. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMCP. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UMCP theater bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMCP Online Learning page.
Of the 12 theater students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 103 |
| Music | 99 |
| Dance | 14 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 14 |
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