Drama & Theater Arts Schools in California
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in California
In this state, there are 80,040 people employed in jobs related to a Theater degree, compared to 446,020 nationwide.
Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in California
Theater grads earn an average of $138,347 in the state and $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. The full-time student retention rate is 78%. 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.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,330 a year. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,757 a year. With an admission rate of 56%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,474 a year. The school admits about 26% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $11,729 a year. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $39,475 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,215 a year. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,763 a year. The school admits about 9% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $20,763 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 50%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $63,680 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,238 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $72,619 a year. 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. The full-time student retention rate is 100%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,502 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,238 a year in tuition.
In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,204 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,577 a year. 67% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $28,024 a year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $57,445 in their first year after graduation. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,107 a year. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 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.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,259 a year. With an admission rate of 28%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $29,837 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,312 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $50,419 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,332 a year.
Drama & Theater Arts Careers in CA
Some of the careers Theater majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | — | $46,983 |
| Producers and Directors | — | $90,515 |
| Talent Directors | — | $73,937 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | — | $65,049 |
| Choreographers | — | $109,380 |
| Dancers | — | $74,180 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | — | $51,873 |
| Media Programming Directors | — | $90,799 |
| Costume Attendants | — | $46,757 |
| Actors | — | $45,006 |
| Writers and Authors | — | $63,195 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | — | $70,619 |
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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