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Drama & Theater Arts at University of California-Santa Cruz

Drama & Theater Arts at University of California-Santa Cruz

What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, take a look at what University of California-Santa Cruz. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 drama & theater arts degrees were granted at University of California-Santa Cruz.

Studying Online at University of California-Santa Cruz

Online coursework is an option at University of California-Santa Cruz. Of 19,938 students, 166 (1%) studied exclusively online and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz

These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Santa Cruz’s Drama & Theater Arts program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #20 of 62
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #22 of 74
Best Value California #50 of 62
Best Value Far Western (Region) #57 of 74
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #104 of 367
Best Value Nationwide #161 of 365

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz

Those who finish University of California-Santa Cruz’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at University of California-Santa Cruz
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $20,333
2 years $21,194
3 years $30,335
4 years $30,560
5 years $36,695

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz report median earnings of $30,560, compared with $63,618 for all University of California-Santa Cruz graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at University of California-Santa Cruz

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz stands at $19,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz are 70% women (26) and 30% men (11).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz

Of the 34 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, 71% were women (24) and 29% were men (10).

University of California-Santa Cruz 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-Santa Cruz.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Hispanic / Latino 11
Black / African American 2
Asian 3
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at University of California-Santa Cruz

Minority students account for 53% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz

Among the 3 master’s drama & theater arts graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

University of California-Santa Cruz 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-Santa Cruz.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at University of California-Santa Cruz

*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-Santa Cruz

This Drama & Theater Arts program at University of California-Santa Cruz includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Theater Arts 37

Best-Paid Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Students who finish Drama & Theater Arts program at University of California-Santa Cruz pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

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