by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Loyola Marymount ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theater majors, Loyola Marymount came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Loyola Marymount University handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in theater from Loyola Marymount. 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 Loyola Marymount is $23,556. 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 Loyola Marymount, theater students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Loyola Marymount is $1,145 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Loyola Marymount University.
The theater program at Loyola Marymount awarded 100 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 41% of these degrees went to men with the other 59% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Loyola Marymount are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 12 theater students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Loyola Marymount, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Loyola Marymount are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 104 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 56 |
| Dance | 13 |
| Music | 5 |
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