Drama & Theater Arts Schools in California
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in California
There are 80,040 people in the state and 446,020 people in the nation working in Theater jobs.
Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in California
A typical salary for a Theater grad in the state is $138,347, compared to a typical salary of $103,799 nationwide.
Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Programs in CA
Our data covers 30 colleges in California offering Theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 25 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $15,956 after earning their degree at this institution. 78% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $36,738 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $45,330 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 40% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,757 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 56%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 26% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $11,729 in their first year after graduation. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $39,475 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,215 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 9% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $20,763 in their first year after graduation. 50% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,680 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,238 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $72,619 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,416 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,951 a year. 100% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,502 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,238 a year.
Undergrads from California pay around $1,204 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $29,577 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 67%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $28,024 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $57,445 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 12%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,107 after earning their degree at this institution. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,434 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $85,546 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,259 after earning their degree at this institution. About 28% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $29,837 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,312 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,419 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,332 a year in tuition.
Drama & Theater Arts Careers in CA
Some of the careers Theater majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Choreographers | 15% | $109,380 |
| Media Programming Directors | 11% | $90,799 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 9% | $46,983 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | 9% | $70,619 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 8% | $51,873 |
| Musicians and Singers | 7% | $96,571 |
| Actors | 7% | $45,006 |
| Music Directors and Composers | 6% | $66,915 |
| Dancers | 1% | $74,180 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | -3% | $65,049 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | -3% | $109,049 |
| Fashion Designers | -3% | $53,057 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Theater.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 7,225 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4,430 |
| Dance | 3,274 |
| Other Visual Art | 941 |
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