by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how URI ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #176 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 170 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 176 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at URI is $19,551. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at URI was $1,396 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $588 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from URI. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 65 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 22 |
| Music | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.