2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in California
Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree School for You
Drama & Theater Arts is the #47 most popular major in California with 2,820 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 California ranking. Our analysis looked at 62 schools in California to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular 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.
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2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California
Check out the theater bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.
Top 10 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Southern California the most popular school in California for drama and theater arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
Of the 145 students majoring in theater at USC, 44% are male and 56% are female.
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.
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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 California. Cal State Fullerton is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fullerton.
Of the 110 students majoring in theater at Cal State Fullerton, 37% are male and 63% are female.
Theater majors at Cal State Fullerton take out an average of $19,606 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Irvine. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. UC Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine.
About 71% of the students majoring in theater at the school are women while 29% are male.
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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loyola Marymount University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 59% of the theater majors at the school.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $927.
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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 city of Burbank.
Of the 97 students majoring in theater at New York Film Academy, 39% are male and 61% are female.
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.
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Chapman 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 #6 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Orange, Chapman is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
About 58% of the students majoring in theater at the school are women while 42% are male.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $473, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
California State University - Long Beach 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 #7 on the list. CSULB is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Long Beach.
About 58% of the students majoring in theater at the school are women while 42% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, theater majors at CSULB accumulate an average of around $20,221 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #8, University of California - Los Angeles did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for drama and theater arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. UCLA is a very large public school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
About 62% of the students majoring in theater at the school are women while 38% are male.
When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $569.
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California State University - Northridge came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in the large city of Northridge, CSUN is a public school with a very large student population.
About 63% of the students majoring in theater at the school are women while 37% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, theater majors at CSUN accumulate an average of around $19,626 in student debt.
San Diego State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the large city of San Diego, SDSU is a public college with a very large student population.
About 64% of the students majoring in theater at the school are women while 36% are male.
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
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Drama & Theater Arts students in the state of California that almost earned our Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in California award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | San Francisco State University | San Francisco, CA |
| 12 | California Institute of the Arts | Valencia, CA |
| 12 | University of California - San Diego | La Jolla, CA |
Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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.
Most Popular Majors Related 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.
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