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. Also, learn how UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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UCSD is in the top 10% of the country for theater. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 304 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in theater from UCSD. This makes it the #23 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.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCSD is $18,026. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from UCSD. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's theater program at UCSD make a median salary of $14,358. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $27,533.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a master's degree in theater from UCSD. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 83 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 48 |
| Music | 44 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 8 |
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