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Theater in California

Theater Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 2,899 students earned their Theater degrees in CA.

A Theater major is the 64th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in California

Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 272
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18

Gender Distribution

In California, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theater majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.9%
  • White: 38.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.4%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in California

There are 77,660 people in the state and 418,310 people in the nation working in theater jobs.

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Wages for Theater Jobs in California

In this state, theater grads earn an average of $95,250. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 12 colleges in California that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,271 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $41,098. 91% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,166 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at CalArts.

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Academy of Art University

San Francisco
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $37,263. The average student takes 5.08 years to complete their degree at Academy of Art University. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of students get financical aid.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,637. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,069. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 80% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,293. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private school has an average net price of $44,342. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

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Theater Careers in CA

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Producers and Directors 8% $97,550

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 773
Music 629
Fine & Studio Arts 386
Design & Applied Arts 194
Arts & Media Management 73
General Visual & Performing Arts 61
Dance 59
Other Visual Art 22

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