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 Cal State LA ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #192 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #24 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 186 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 192 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in theater from Cal State LA. This makes it the #138 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State LA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $16,645 a year. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
The theater program at Cal State LA awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going 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, 69% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Cal State LA 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 Cal State LA Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from Cal State LA in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Cal State LA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 194 |
| Music | 51 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.