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2023 Most Focused Associate Degree Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts in California

86 Ranked Colleges
703 Degrees Awarded
$17,678 Avg Salary
Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California

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Drama & Theater Arts is the 59th most popular major in the country with 17,039 degrees awarded in 2021-2022. In , drama & theater arts graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $23,162 and had an average of $27,269 in loans still to pay off.

Across California, there were 2,809 drama & theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $24,344 and $32,902 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 703 drama & theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,701 and $18,669 respectively.

This year’s “Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California” ranking looked at 86 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their drama & theater arts program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California”.

Top 25 Most Focused Associate Degree Colleges for Drama & Theater Arts in California

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Theatre of Arts
Hollywood, California

Out of the 86 schools in the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Theatre of Arts landed the #1 spot on the list. Hollywood, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associates’s theater degrees to 4 students in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full TOA Drama & Theater Arts Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California list. American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 89 associates’s theater degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles

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New York Film Academy
Burbank, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York Film Academy. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California list. Burbank, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associates’s theater degrees to 6 students in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at New York Film Academy

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles. The school came in at #4 for the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California. FIDM Los Angeles is a small school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 6 associates’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles

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College of the Siskiyous
Weed, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend College of the Siskiyous. The school came in at #5 for the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California. This small school is located in Weed, California, and it awarded 3 associates’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at College of the Siskiyous

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College of Marin
Kentfield, California

College of Marin ranked #6 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California list. College of Marin is a small public school situated in Kentfield, California. It awarded 4 associates’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

Full College of Marin Drama & Theater Arts Report

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Citrus College
Glendora, California

Citrus College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Glendora, California, and it awarded 29 associates’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Citrus College

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West Valley College
Saratoga, California

West Valley College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California ranking, coming in at #8. Saratoga, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s theater degrees to 8 students in 2021-2022.

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Las Positas College
Livermore, California

Las Positas College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California ranking. Livermore, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s theater degrees to 3 students in 2021-2022.

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Laney College
Oakland, California

Laney College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California ranking. Laney College is a medium-sized school located in Oakland, California that handed out 1 associates’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

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Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, California

Crafton Hills College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California ranking. CHC is a medium-sized school located in Yucaipa, California that handed out 8 associates’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, California

Moorpark College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California ranking. Moorpark College is a fairly large public school situated in Moorpark, California. It awarded 18 associates’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Moorpark College Drama & Theater Arts Report

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Mendocino College
Ukiah, California

With a ranking of #13, Mendocino College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California list. Ukiah, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s theater degrees to 4 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Mendocino College

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, California

With a ranking of #14, Diablo Valley College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California list. This fairly large school is located in Pleasant Hill, California, and it awarded 13 associates’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Diablo Valley College Drama & Theater Arts Report

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, California

Long Beach City College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California ranking, coming in at #15. Long Beach City College is a large school located in Long Beach, California that handed out 8 associates’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Long Beach City College

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Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, California

Los Medanos College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California ranking, coming in at #16. Los Medanos College is a public institution located in Pittsburg, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 8 associates’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Los Medanos

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Fresno City College
Fresno, California

Fresno City College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California ranking, coming in at #17. Fresno, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s theater degrees to 16 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Fresno City College

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Modesto Junior College
Modesto, California

Modesto Junior College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California ranking. MJC is a public institution located in Modesto, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 associates’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at MJC

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, California

College of the Canyons came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California ranking. College of the Canyons is a fairly large public school situated in Santa Clarita, California. It awarded 8 associates’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at College of the Canyons

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Yuba College
Marysville, California

With a ranking of #20, Yuba College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California list. Yuba College is a medium-sized school located in Marysville, California that handed out 4 associates’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Yuba College

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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, California

College of the Desert did quite well in the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California ranking, coming in at #21. Palm Desert, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s theater degrees to 6 students in 2021-2022.

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Academy of Art University
San Francisco, California

With a ranking of #22, Academy of Art University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California list. Academy of Art University is a private for-profit institution located in San Francisco, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 associates’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Academy of Art University

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Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, California

With a ranking of #23, Mt. San Antonio College did quite well on the 2023 Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California list. Mt. San Antonio College is a large public school situated in Walnut, California. It awarded 13 associates’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Mt. SAC Drama & Theater Arts Report

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Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, California

Cosumnes River College ranked #24 on this year’s Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California list. Sacramento, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s theater degrees to 0 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Cosumnes River College

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Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, California

Antelope Valley College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Schools for an Associate Highly Focused on Theater Major in California ranking. This fairly large school is located in Lancaster, California, and it awarded 7 associates’s theater degrees in 2021-2022.

Full Antelope Valley College Drama & Theater Arts Report

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