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. We've also included details on how SMC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The theater major at SMC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Drama & Theater Arts. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Mary's College of California handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 283% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SMC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,160 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $20,701 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at SMC paid an average of $1,987 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,634 | $55,634 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,900 | $16,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about SMC tuition and fees.
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from SMC in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
SMC 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 SMC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Saint Mary’s College of California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dance | 8 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.