by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UC Berkeley ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at UC Berkeley was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in theater from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #138 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,610 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.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from UC Berkeley. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 101 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 88 |
| Music | 47 |
| Dance | 5 |
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