Drama & Theater Arts at California State University-Northridge
What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at California State University-Northridge. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Northridge is located in Northridge, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 47 drama & theater arts graduations were recorded at California State University-Northridge.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Northridge
Many students take online classes at California State University-Northridge. Among 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) studied exclusively online and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at California State University-Northridge
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Northridge’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #23 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 74 |
| Best Value | California | #27 of 62 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #27 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #37 of 365 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #113 of 367 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from California State University-Northridge
Those who finish California State University-Northridge’s Drama & Theater Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,382 |
| 2 years | $22,321 |
| 3 years | $31,219 |
| 4 years | $34,041 |
| 5 years | $40,652 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from California State University-Northridge earn a median of $34,041, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from California State University-Northridge is $17,863.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at California State University-Northridge, by degree type.
Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at California State University-Northridge are 49% women (23) and 51% men (24).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Among the 38 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at California State University-Northridge, 53% were women (20) and 47% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 66% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at California State University-Northridge
Of the 9 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at California State University-Northridge, 33% were women (3) and 67% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at California State University-Northridge, 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 State University-Northridge
This Drama & Theater Arts program at California State University-Northridge breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 38 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 9 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Those who complete Drama & Theater Arts program at California State University-Northridge pursue many career paths. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.