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Drama & Theater Arts at The University of Alabama

Drama & Theater Arts at The University of Alabama

What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at The University of Alabama. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Alabama sits in Tuscaloosa, AL.

During the most recent reporting year, 30 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at The University of Alabama.

Online Class Availability at The University of Alabama

Online coursework is an option at The University of Alabama. Among 40,846 students, 6,289 (15%) studied exclusively online and 11,899 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at The University of Alabama

Use these rankings to compare The University of Alabama’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #4 of 6
Best Value Alabama #4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #26 of 78
Best Value Southeast (Region) #57 of 78
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #154 of 367
Best Value Nationwide #253 of 365

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from The University of Alabama

Students who complete The University of Alabama’s Drama & Theater Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at The University of Alabama
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $17,611
2 years $37,208
3 years $38,100
4 years $42,467
5 years $27,525

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from The University of Alabama take home a median $42,467, compared with $64,459 for all The University of Alabama graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at The University of Alabama

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from The University of Alabama comes in at $26,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at The University of Alabama, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at The University of Alabama are 70% women (21) and 30% men (9).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at The University of Alabama

Among the 15 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at The University of Alabama, 93% were women (14) and 7% were men (1).

The University of Alabama gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Alabama.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at The University of Alabama

Minority students account for 33% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Alabama, below the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at The University of Alabama

Among the 15 master’s drama & theater arts graduates at The University of Alabama, 47% were women (7) and 53% were men (8).

The University of Alabama gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at The University of Alabama.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Black / African American 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at The University of Alabama

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at The University of Alabama, lower 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 The University of Alabama

The Drama & Theater Arts program at The University of Alabama includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Theater Arts 30

Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Those who complete Drama & Theater Arts program at The University of Alabama go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Drama & Theater Arts graduates, 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

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