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, and more. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 87 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in theater from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #73 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from UMass Amherst in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from UMass Amherst in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 69 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 38 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16 |
| Dance | 7 |
| Arts & Media Management | 7 |
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