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Theater in California

Theater Schools in California

1,818 students earned Theater degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Theater is the 178th most popular major in the 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 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

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: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.7%
  • White: 37.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in California

There are 52,150 people in the state and 274,110 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 $115,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,560.

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There are 14 colleges in California that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 14 below:

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

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UCLA. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

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

This public school has an average net price of $12,426. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,721.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. This public school has an average net price of $8,721.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,851. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,069. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $17,371. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UC Berkeley.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN. This public school has an average net price of $8,293.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,912.

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

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,485. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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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
Playwriting & Screenwriting 133
Acting 88
Theater Design & Technology 21
Directing & Theatrical Production 7
Costume Design 4
Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 2

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