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Drama & Theater Arts at University of California-San Diego

Drama & Theater Arts at University of California-San Diego

What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, take a look at what University of California-San Diego. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of California-San Diego is located in La Jolla, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 87 drama & theater arts graduations were recorded at University of California-San Diego.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-San Diego

Online coursework is an option at University of California-San Diego. Of 44,256 students, 236 (1%) studied exclusively online and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at University of California-San Diego

Rankings can help you compare University of California-San Diego’s Drama & Theater Arts program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #13 of 62
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #14 of 74
Best Value California #36 of 62
Best Value Far Western (Region) #37 of 74
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #62 of 367
Best Value Nationwide #62 of 365

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #13 of 62
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #14 of 74
Best Value California #36 of 62
Best Value Far Western (Region) #37 of 74
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #62 of 367
Best Value Nationwide #62 of 365

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from University of California-San Diego

Those who finish University of California-San Diego’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 University of California-San Diego
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,241
2 years $26,566
3 years $33,423
4 years $37,883
5 years $32,665

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of California-San Diego report median earnings of $37,883, compared with $84,922 for all University of California-San Diego graduates — about 55% lower than the school-wide median.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at University of California-San Diego

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of California-San Diego comes in at $14,650.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of California-San Diego, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of California-San Diego are 62% women (54) and 38% men (33).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of California-San Diego

Among the 68 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at University of California-San Diego, 63% were women (43) and 37% were men (25).

University of California-San Diego 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 University of California-San Diego.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 22
Hispanic / Latino 23
Black / African American 1
Asian 11
Two or More Races 8
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at University of California-San Diego

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 63% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, above the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at University of California-San Diego

Among the 17 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).

University of California-San Diego 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 University of California-San Diego.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 3
Asian 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at University of California-San Diego

Minority students account for 53% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, higher than the national average of 29%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Doctoral Program at University of California-San Diego

Among the 2 doctoral drama & theater arts degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

University of California-San Diego gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts doctoral degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at University of California-San Diego

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Drama & Theater Arts doctoral degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, higher than the national average of 24%.*

*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 University of California-San Diego

This Drama & Theater Arts program at University of California-San Diego breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Theater Arts 70
Theater Design & Technology 4
Playwriting & Screenwriting 1
Acting 8
Directing & Theatrical Production 4

Best-Paid Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at University of California-San Diego pursue many career paths. Below are 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

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