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. We've also included details on how SFSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #17 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in theater from SFSU. This makes it the #108 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 SFSU is $26,049. 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 SFSU, theater students borrow a median amount of $16,250 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at San Francisco State University.
Of the 53 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SFSU, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from SFSU in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 247 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 202 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 99 |
| Music | 32 |
| Dance | 10 |
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