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, and more. Also, learn how Pepperdine ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Pepperdine was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #8 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pepperdine University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 68% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in theater from Pepperdine. This makes it the #86 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Pepperdine paid an average of $2,070 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,990 | $65,990 |
| Fees | $752 | $752 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $23,270 | $23,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 theater majors earned their bachelor's degree from Pepperdine. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pepperdine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Pepperdine 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 Pepperdine Online Learning page.
The theater program at Pepperdine awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Pepperdine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pepperdine University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Pepperdine University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 17 |
| Arts & Media Management | 11 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 8 |
| Music | 7 |
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