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 University of Southern Mississippi ranks among other schools offering degrees in drama & theater arts.
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University of Southern Mississippi ranks competitively among schools offering drama & theater arts. In particular, it placed #270 out of 299 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 1 |
| Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 1 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Mississippi | 2 |
| Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Mississippi | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 31 |
| Best Value Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 |
| College Major Best Value | 33 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 62 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 66 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 66 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 17 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,094 | $11,888 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
Learn more about University of Southern Mississippi tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 35% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are Black or African American. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a master’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the drama & theater arts majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
The drama & theater arts program at University of Southern Mississippi offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 19 |
University of Southern Mississippi awarded 19 degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).