Drama & Theater Arts at Boston University
If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at Boston University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Boston University is located in Boston, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 73 drama & theater arts graduations were recorded at Boston University.
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Online Class Availability at Boston University
Distance learning is available at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Boston University
Use these rankings to compare Boston University’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 18 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #281 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Boston University
Those who finish Boston University’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,859 |
| 2 years | $28,305 |
| 3 years | $24,627 |
| 4 years | $29,886 |
| 5 years | $35,979 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Boston University report median earnings of $29,886, compared with $86,455 for all Boston University graduates — about 65% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Boston University comes in at $26,958.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Boston University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Boston University are 62% women (45) and 38% men (28).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Boston University
Of the 58 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Boston University, 64% were women (37) and 36% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University, below the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Boston University
Of the 14 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Boston University, 57% were women (8) and 43% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Boston University, higher than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Drama & Theater Arts Concentrations at Boston University
This Drama & Theater Arts program at Boston University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 20 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 28 |
| Acting | 19 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 6 |
Best-Paid Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Those who complete Drama & Theater Arts program at Boston University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Drama & Theater Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Dancers | $74,180 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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