Drama & Theater Arts at California State University-Long Beach
If you plan to study Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Long Beach. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Long Beach is located in Long Beach, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 76 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at California State University-Long Beach.
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Studying Online at California State University-Long Beach
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Long Beach. Among 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) studied exclusively online and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Long Beach’s Drama & Theater Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #21 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #24 of 74 |
| Best Value | California | #28 of 62 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #28 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #44 of 365 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #108 of 367 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Graduates of California State University-Long Beach’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,025 |
| 2 years | $19,929 |
| 3 years | $25,834 |
| 4 years | $29,209 |
| 5 years | $26,450 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $29,209, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 54% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from California State University-Long Beach stands at $15,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at California State University-Long Beach, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 68% women (52) and 32% men (24).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Among the 76 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at California State University-Long Beach, 68% were women (52) and 32% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 30 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 57% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, above the national average of 34%.*
*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-Long Beach
This Drama & Theater Arts program at California State University-Long Beach includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 76 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at California State University-Long Beach go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Drama & Theater Arts majors, 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
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