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. Also, learn how Pepperdine ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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Pepperdine was ranked #51 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 #10 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pepperdine University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in theater from Pepperdine. This makes it the #86 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pepperdine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,856 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pepperdine, theater students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 Pepperdine University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from Pepperdine. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pepperdine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Pepperdine in 2020-2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pepperdine University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 12 |
| Arts & Media Management | 11 |
| Music | 8 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
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