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. In addition, we cover how Cal State Fullerton ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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Cal State Fullerton was ranked #66 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #11 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Fullerton handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 107 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in theater from Cal State Fullerton. This makes it the #48 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 Cal State Fullerton is $26,021. This is higher than $21,886, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's theater program at Cal State Fullerton make a median salary of $26,301. 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 Cal State Fullerton, theater students borrow a median amount of $17,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at California State University - Fullerton.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 110 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from Cal State Fullerton. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Cal State Fullerton in 2020-2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 419 |
| Music | 89 |
| Dance | 23 |
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