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Drama & Theater Arts at California State University-Fullerton

Drama & Theater Arts at California State University-Fullerton

If you plan to study Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at California State University-Fullerton. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

California State University-Fullerton is located in Fullerton, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 85 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at California State University-Fullerton.

Online Class Availability at California State University-Fullerton

Distance learning is available at California State University-Fullerton. Among 43,662 students, 3,776 (9%) studied exclusively online and 23,263 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at California State University-Fullerton

Use these rankings to compare California State University-Fullerton’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Nationwide #9 of 365
Best Schools (Quality) California #15 of 62
Best Value Far Western (Region) #15 of 74
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #16 of 74
Best Value California #16 of 62
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #79 of 367

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from California State University-Fullerton

Students who complete California State University-Fullerton’s Drama & Theater Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at California State University-Fullerton
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,064
2 years $24,924
3 years $31,326
4 years $29,593
5 years $34,683

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from California State University-Fullerton take home a median $29,593, compared with $67,546 for all California State University-Fullerton graduates — about 56% lower than the school-wide median.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Fullerton

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from California State University-Fullerton stands at $17,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at California State University-Fullerton, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at California State University-Fullerton are 67% women (57) and 33% men (28).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Fullerton

Of the 72 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at California State University-Fullerton, 72% were women (52) and 28% were men (20).

California State University-Fullerton gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 28
Hispanic / Latino 27
Black / African American 2
Asian 8
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at California State University-Fullerton

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton, above the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at California State University-Fullerton

Of the 13 master’s drama & theater arts graduates at California State University-Fullerton, 38% were women (5) and 62% were men (8).

California State University-Fullerton gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at California State University-Fullerton

Minority students account for 54% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton, above 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 State University-Fullerton

This Drama & Theater Arts program at California State University-Fullerton includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Theater Arts 76
Playwriting & Screenwriting 9

Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at California State University-Fullerton work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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

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