Drama & Theater Arts at California Institute of the Arts
What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at California Institute of the Arts. Get started with the following essential facts.
California Institute of the Arts is in Valencia, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 78 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at California Institute of the Arts.
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Online & Distance Learning at California Institute of the Arts
California Institute of the Arts primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at California Institute of the Arts
Use these rankings to compare California Institute of the Arts’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #53 of 62 |
| Best Value | California | #61 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #63 of 74 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #73 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #296 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #361 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from California Institute of the Arts
Those who finish California Institute of the Arts’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,521 |
| 2 years | $26,451 |
| 3 years | $32,065 |
| 4 years | $29,567 |
| 5 years | $34,133 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from California Institute of the Arts take home a median $29,567, compared with $31,379 for all California Institute of the Arts graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from California Institute of the Arts is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at California Institute of the Arts, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at California Institute of the Arts are 65% women (51) and 35% men (27).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at California Institute of the Arts
Of the 47 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at California Institute of the Arts, 62% were women (29) and 38% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California Institute of the Arts.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 28% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California Institute of the Arts, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at California Institute of the Arts
Among the 31 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at California Institute of the Arts, 71% were women (22) and 29% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at California Institute of the Arts.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at California Institute of the Arts, higher than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Drama & Theater Arts Concentrations at California Institute of the Arts
This Drama & Theater Arts program at California Institute of the Arts includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Design & Technology | 30 |
| Acting | 41 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 3 |
| Costume Design | 4 |
Best-Paid Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at California Institute of the Arts work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Drama & Theater Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Dancers | $74,180 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.