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. Also, learn how CalArts ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at CalArts was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #10 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Institute of the Arts handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in theater from CalArts. This makes it the #5 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CalArts go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,673 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $20,701 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CalArts, theater students borrow a median amount of $87,843 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $50,400 for all theater majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CalArts paid an average of $1,815 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,074 | $56,074 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,820 | $12,820 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,826 | $6,826 |
Learn more about CalArts tuition and fees.
The theater program at CalArts awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CalArts are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the CalArts theater bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CalArts Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's theater program at CalArts make a median salary of $35,156. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theater graduates with a master's is $27,533.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students earned a master's degree in theater from CalArts. About 48% of these graduates were women and the other 52% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at California Institute of the Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 53 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 52 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37 |
| Dance | 17 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 15 |
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