2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Drama & Theater Arts 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 184 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular 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.
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2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Far Western US Region Schools in Drama & Theater Arts
Our 2023 rankings named New York Film Academy the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for drama and theater arts students. New York Film Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Burbank.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at New York Film Academy take out is $16,637. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $748, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern California. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at USC take out is $17,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $549.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region list. American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.
Theater majors at American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles take out an average of $10,580 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $387, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of California - Irvine is a great place for drama and theater arts students. UC Irvine is a fairly large public school located in the city of Irvine.
Theater majors at UC Irvine take out an average of $18,417 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $265.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Fullerton. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Cal State Fullerton is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fullerton.
After completing their degree, theater graduates from Cal State Fullerton carry an average student debt load of $19,500.
Loyola Marymount University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at Loyola Marymount take out is $23,250. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $927.
Chapman University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts 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 moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at Chapman take out is $23,375. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $473, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of California - Los Angeles ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UCLA is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.
Theater majors at UCLA take out an average of $19,250 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $569.
California State University - Long Beach ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CSULB is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach.
Theater majors at CSULB take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
California State University - Northridge landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular drama and theater arts programs. Located in the large city of Northridge, CSUN is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, theater majors at CSUN accumulate an average of around $20,596 in student debt.
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Southern Oregon University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, theater majors at Southern Oregon University accumulate an average of around $23,405 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.
Full Drama & Theater Arts at Southern Oregon University Report
California Institute of the Arts came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Valencia, CalArts is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, theater majors at CalArts accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $869, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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San Diego State University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular drama and theater arts programs. Located in the city of San Diego, SDSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Theater majors at SDSU take out an average of $16,874 in student loans while working on their egree.
Academy of Art University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their degree, theater majors at Academy of Art University accumulate an average of around $31,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $1,245, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #15, University of California - San Diego did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for drama and theater arts students. Located in the city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public college with a very large student population.
Theater majors at UCSD take out an average of $15,526 in student loans while working on their egree.
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University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular drama and theater arts programs. UNLV is a fairly large public school located in the city of Las Vegas.
After completing their degree, theater graduates from UNLV carry an average student debt load of $22,002.
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Moorpark College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Citrus College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Glendora, Citrus College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
With a ranking of #19, University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for drama and theater arts students. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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San Francisco State University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular drama and theater arts programs. Located in the city of San Francisco, SFSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Theater majors at SFSU take out an average of $17,250 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Cornish College of the Arts ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Seattle, Cornish College of the Arts is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at Cornish College of the Arts take out is $27,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $817.
Western Washington University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region list. WWU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bellingham.
While working on their degree, theater majors at WWU accumulate an average of around $20,838 in student debt.
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University of California - Berkeley came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public school located in the city of Berkeley.
The average amount in student loans that theater majors at UC Berkeley take out is $22,250.
Full Drama & Theater Arts at University of California - Berkeley Report
With a ranking of #24, Fullerton College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for drama and theater arts students. Fullerton College is a large public school located in the suburb of Fullerton.
California State University - Los Angeles landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular drama and theater arts programs. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Cal State LA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, theater graduates from Cal State LA carry an average student debt load of $12,785.
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Rest of the Top Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region
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 Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | California State Polytechnic University - Pomona | Pomona, CA |
| 29 | East Los Angeles College | Monterey Park, CA |
| 29 | Santa Monica College | Santa Monica, CA |
| 31 | University of Oregon | Eugene, OR |
| 32 | California State University - Sacramento | Sacramento, CA |
| 33 | Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill, CA |
| 34 | Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA |
| 34 | University of California - Davis | Davis, CA |
| 36 | California State University - San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA |
| 36 | College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita, CA |
Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges by State
Explore the best drama and theater arts schools 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.
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