by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how CalArts ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at CalArts was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #15 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Institute of the Arts handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in theater from CalArts. This makes it the #5 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at CalArts is $24,555. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $21,886 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's theater program at CalArts make a median salary of $24,469. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,429.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CalArts, theater students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all theater majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at California Institute of the Arts.
Of the 40 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from CalArts, about 53% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CalArts are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 33 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from CalArts in 2021, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 63 |
| Music | 61 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 29 |
| Dance | 23 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 12 |
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