by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Virginia Tech. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Virginia Tech among the top schools in the country for drama & theater arts, ranked #34 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 34 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Virginia | 2 of 9 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 76 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in drama & theater arts at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech report a median salary of $37,372 a year. This is below $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
To complete a bachelor’s at Virginia Tech, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $24,637 in student loans. This is above $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Virginia Tech awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Virginia Tech. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 2 |
