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 Cal State LA ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #258 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #31 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in theater from Cal State LA. This makes it the #138 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 LA is $23,044. This is higher than $21,886, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal State LA, theater students borrow a median amount of $11,000 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 - Los Angeles.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from Cal State LA. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from Cal State LA in 2021 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 177 |
| Music | 57 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 13 |
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