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. We've also included details on how CSUDH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at CSUDH was ranked #245 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #28 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 239 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 245 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Dominguez Hills handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUDH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,920 a year. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,322 | $1,322 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,106 | $1,106 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,886 | $16,886 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,714 | $3,714 |
Learn more about CSUDH tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Dominguez Hills with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the CSUDH 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 CSUDH Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at California State University - Dominguez Hills.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 68 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 50 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 13 |
| Music | 9 |
| Dance | 1 |