Drama & Theater Arts at University of California-San Diego
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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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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).
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 |
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).
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 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
- 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.