2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, drama and theater arts was ranked #60 in the country. In fact 17,341 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 92 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Drama & Theater Arts program at each school on the list.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 15% Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Southern California the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for drama and theater arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
About 56% of the students majoring in theater at the school are women while 44% are male.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at USC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $16,576. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $549.
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at California State University - Fullerton helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular drama and theater arts schools in the Far Western US Region . Cal State Fullerton is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fullerton.
About 63% of the students majoring in theater at the school are women while 37% are male.
Theater majors at Cal State Fullerton take out an average of $19,606 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Drama & Theater Arts at California State University - Fullerton Report
Out of the 92 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Irvine landed the # 3 spot on the list. UC Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine.
Women make up 71% of the theater majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at UC Irvine take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,375. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $265.
Full Drama & Theater Arts at University of California - Irvine Report
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Loyola Marymount University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular drama and theater arts schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the city of Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Of the 100 students majoring in theater at Loyola Marymount, 41% are male and 59% are female.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $927.
Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Loyola Marymount University
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means New York Film Academy is a great place for drama and theater arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. New York Film Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Burbank.
About 61% of the students majoring in theater at the school are women while 39% are male.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at New York Film Academy take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $31,895. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $1,087.
Chapman University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Orange, Chapman is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 58% of the theater majors at the school.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $473, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Chapman University
California State University - Long Beach landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree drama and theater arts programs. CSULB is a very large public school located in the large city of Long Beach.
Women make up 58% of the theater majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, theater majors at CSULB accumulate an average of around $20,221 in student debt.
Full Drama & Theater Arts at California State University - Long Beach Report
University of California - Los Angeles ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UCLA is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.
Women make up 62% of the theater majors at the school.
When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $569.
Full Drama & Theater Arts at University of California - Los Angeles Report
California State University - Northridge landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree drama and theater arts programs. Located in the city of Northridge, CSUN is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 63% of the theater majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, theater majors at CSUN accumulate an average of around $19,626 in student debt.
Full Drama & Theater Arts at California State University - Northridge Report
Southern Oregon University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for drama and theater arts students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 59 students majoring in theater at Southern Oregon University, 44% are male and 56% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, theater majors at Southern Oregon University accumulate an average of around $21,766 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $362.
San Diego State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of San Diego, SDSU is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 64% of the theater majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, theater graduates from SDSU carry an average student debt load of $17,612.
Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at San Diego State University
San Francisco State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for drama and theater arts students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the city of San Francisco, SFSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 68% of the theater majors at the school.
Theater majors at SFSU take out an average of $19,191 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Drama & Theater Arts at San Francisco State University Report
University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UNLV is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Las Vegas.
Women make up 71% of the theater majors at the school.
Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Drama & Theater Arts students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Cornish College of the Arts | Seattle, WA |
| 15 | Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA |
| 16 | California Institute of the Arts | Valencia, CA |
| 16 | University of California - San Diego | La Jolla, CA |
| 16 | University of Washington - Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA |
Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges by State
Explore the best drama and theater arts colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 2,820 |
| Washington | 230 |
| Oregon | 176 |
| Nevada | 82 |
| Hawaii | 20 |
| Alaska | 13 |
Majors Related to Theater
One of 10 majors within the area of study, drama and theater arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Theater
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,413 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 36,301 |
| Music | 25,910 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16,778 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 6,355 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Donald Judge.
.jpg){kind=link}
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.