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 UCSB ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at UCSB was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 56 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in theater from UCSB. This makes it the #108 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in theater in 2022, making the school the #24 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 UCSB is $20,503. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
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 | $3,131 | $3,131 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,482 | $1,482 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,684 | $18,684 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,456 | $5,456 |
Learn more about UCSB tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from UCSB. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCSB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCSB 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 UCSB Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 166 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 142 |
| Music | 45 |
| Dance | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.