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 UC Irvine ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theater majors, UC Irvine came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in theater from UC Irvine. This makes it the #20 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 UC Irvine is $22,367. 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 UC Irvine, theater students borrow a median amount of $17,862 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 UC Irvine is $283 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of California - Irvine.
Of the 109 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from UC Irvine in 2020-2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 15 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of theater master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC Irvine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 167 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 114 |
| Dance | 58 |
| Music | 42 |
| Other Visual Art | 5 |
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