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 UCSB ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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UCSB is in the top 10% of the country for theater. More specifically it was ranked #44 out of 442 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in theater from UCSB. This makes it the #108 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2021, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,656 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 UCSB, theater students borrow a median amount of $16,852 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 University of California - Santa Barbara.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCSB. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from UCSB in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 184 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 119 |
| Music | 38 |
| Dance | 21 |
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