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. Also, learn how UC Irvine ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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UC Irvine was ranked #36 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 109 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in theater from UC Irvine. This makes it the #20 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 UC Irvine is $20,461. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine, theater students borrow a median amount of $36,782 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $50,400.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at UC Irvine is $283 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
Learn more about UC Irvine tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from UC Irvine. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UC Irvine 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 Irvine Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's theater program at UC Irvine make a median salary of $24,696. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $27,533.
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of theater master's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 175 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 107 |
| Dance | 55 |
| Music | 27 |
| Other Visual Art | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.