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Theater Arts in California

Theater Arts Schools in California

Jobs for Theater Arts Grads in California

There are 54,880 people in the state and 297,000 people in the nation working in Theater jobs.

Theater Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Theater Arts Jobs in California

Theater grads earn an average of $153,824 in the state and $109,433 nationwide.

Theater Arts Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 34 colleges in California that offer Theater degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,474 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 26% of applicants. 94% 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. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,215 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 87% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,082 a year. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,330 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,951 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 100%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,680 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,238 a year in tuition.

#10

Moorpark College

Moorpark

Graduates earn a median salary of $72,619 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,416 a year in tuition.

#11

Citrus College

Glendora

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,204 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,145 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $57,445 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 12%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,107 in their first year after graduation. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 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.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,259 a year. About 28% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#17

Grossmont College

El Cajon

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,419 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,332 a year.

#18

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria

Graduates earn a median salary of $85,546 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,248 in their first year after graduation. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

#20

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,837 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,312 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,850 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,959 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 97% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,356 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,196 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 98%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

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
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other $51,873
Media Programming Directors $90,799
Actors $45,006

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Theater.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Art Studies 18,711
Film & Video Production 9,544
Film Studies 5,777
Art History 3,557
Art Education 1,860
Entertainment & Media Management 982
Entertainment & Media Management 432
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 220

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