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. In addition, we cover how Cal State Fullerton ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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Cal State Fullerton was ranked #66 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #11 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fullerton handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in theater from Cal State Fullerton. This makes it the #48 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 Cal State Fullerton is $26,021. 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 Cal State Fullerton, theater students borrow a median amount of $15,000 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 $23,750.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,331 | $1,331 |
| Books and Supplies | $965 | $965 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,348 | $18,348 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,254 | $4,254 |
Learn more about Cal State Fullerton tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 93 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cal State Fullerton. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Cal State Fullerton does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal State Fullerton Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's theater program at Cal State Fullerton make a median salary of $26,301. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $30,558.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a master's degree in theater from Cal State Fullerton. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at California State University - Fullerton.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 430 |
| Music | 93 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 90 |
| Dance | 29 |
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