Drama & Theater Arts at Loyola Marymount University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, consider the program at Loyola Marymount University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Loyola Marymount University is located in Los Angeles, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 148 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at Loyola Marymount University.
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Studying Online at Loyola Marymount University
Distance learning is available at Loyola Marymount University. Among 10,179 students, 568 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,394 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Loyola Marymount University
These rankings give you a sense of how Loyola Marymount University’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #9 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 367 |
| Best Value | California | #58 of 62 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #69 of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #357 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Loyola Marymount University
Those who finish Loyola Marymount University’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 | $23,556 |
| 2 years | $28,223 |
| 3 years | $33,517 |
| 4 years | $37,610 |
| 5 years | $45,700 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Loyola Marymount University take home a median $37,610, compared with $70,783 for all Loyola Marymount University graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Loyola Marymount University comes in at $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Loyola Marymount University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Loyola Marymount University are 63% women (93) and 37% men (55).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Loyola Marymount University
Of the 128 bachelor’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Loyola Marymount University, 66% were women (85) and 34% were men (43).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola Marymount University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 78 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 30 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola Marymount University, above the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Loyola Marymount University
Of the 20 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Loyola Marymount University, 40% were women (8) and 60% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Loyola Marymount University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Loyola Marymount University, 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 Loyola Marymount University
The Drama & Theater Arts program at Loyola Marymount University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 56 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 92 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Loyola Marymount University pursue many career paths. Here are 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 |
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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