by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMass Boston ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #272 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 264 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 272 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 133% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Boston paid an average of $1,548 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $645 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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The theater program at UMass Boston awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 - Boston with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMass Boston does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 31 |
| Music | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.