by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Pepperdine University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Pepperdine University as a strong choice for drama & theater arts, coming in at #10 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 10 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in California | 3 of 62 |
The following degree levels are available for drama & theater arts at Pepperdine University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pepperdine University conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Pepperdine University ranks competitively among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University report a median salary of $41,736 a year. This is lower than $84,035, the median for all majors at Pepperdine University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Pepperdine University, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $23,851, the typical median for all majors at Pepperdine University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,450 | $69,130 |
| Fees | $788 | $788 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 47% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Pepperdine University are White. Approximately 47% of graduates 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 drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Pepperdine University awarded 8 bachelor’s degrees in dramatic/theatre arts and stagecraft, other recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (25%).
Pepperdine University conferred 3 bachelor’s completions in acting recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Pepperdine University conferred 3 bachelor’s completions in technical theatre/theatre design and technology recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Pepperdine University awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in directing and theatrical production in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Pepperdine University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 7 |
