by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how CSUN ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at CSUN was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #21 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in theater from CSUN. This makes it the #23 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 CSUN is $17,524. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,353 | $1,353 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,284 | $1,284 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,648 | $12,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
CSUN 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 CSUN Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in theater from CSUN. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at California State University - Northridge.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 318 |
| Music | 180 |
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