by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in drama & theater arts.
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VCU ranks competitively among schools offering drama & theater arts. More specifically it was ranked #65 out of 299 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 61 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VCU earn a median of $35,365 a year. This is lower than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
To complete a bachelor’s at VCU, drama & theater arts students accumulate a median of $21,875 in student loans. This is below $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at VCU were White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the drama & theater arts majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
This drama & theater arts program at VCU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 66 |
VCU awarded 66 degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).