by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how CSUN ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at CSUN was ranked #181 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #23 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in theater from CSUN. This makes it the #23 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,412 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,886 for all theater students.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from CSUN make a median salary of $41,143 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theater graduates with a master's is $29,429.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSUN, theater students borrow a median amount of $17,863 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 - Northridge.
The theater program at CSUN awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of theater master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 307 |
| Music | 174 |
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