by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UCLA ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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UCLA is in the top 10% of the country for theater. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 304 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in theater from UCLA. This makes it the #19 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCLA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,673 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCLA, theater students borrow a median amount of $58,358 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $50,400 for all theater majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at UCLA is $631 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,148 | $17,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,562 | $5,562 |
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Of the 71 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from UCLA in 2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the UCLA 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 UCLA Online Learning page.
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from UCLA in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 149 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 121 |
| Music | 115 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 47 |
| Dance | 34 |
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