Musical Theatre Schools in California
In 2022-2023, 53 students earned their Musical Theatre degrees in CA.
Featured Musical Theater Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Featured Musical Theater Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Earn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
Gender Distribution
In California, a musical theatre major is more popular with women than with men.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of musical theatre majors in California is as follows:
- Asian: 0.0%
- Black or African American: 7.5%
- Hispanic or Latino: 22.6%
- White: 39.6%
- Non-Resident Alien: 20.8%
- Other Races: 9.4%
Jobs for Musical Theatre Grads in California
There are 57,730 people in the state and 329,020 people in the nation working in musical theatre jobs.
Wages for Musical Theatre Jobs in California
A typical salary for a musical theatre grad in the state is $70,020, compared to a typical salary of $59,790 nationwide.
Musical Theatre Careers in CA
Some of the careers musical theatre majors go into include:
Job Title | CA Job Growth | CA Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Producers and Directors | 8% | $97,550 |
Music Directors and Composers | 4% | $51,610 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to musical theatre.
Major | Annual Graduates in CA |
---|---|
Playwriting & Screenwriting | 133 |
Theater Arts | 96 |
Acting | 88 |
Theater Design & Technology | 21 |
Directing & Theatrical Production | 7 |
Costume Design | 4 |
Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 2 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Donald Judge under License
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