Below are the key facts about this program at Academy of Art University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #30 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Academy of Art University as a strong choice for drama & theater arts, placing at #338 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 338 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in California | 57 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level available for drama & theater arts at Academy of Art University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, Academy of Art University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Academy of Art University holds a strong position among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #30 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Academy of Art University, drama & theater arts students accumulate a median of $31,000 in student loans. This is lower than $33,866, the typical median for all majors at Academy of Art University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,624 | $29,736 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 20% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Academy of Art University conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in acting recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (19%).
Academy of Art University granted 2 bachelor’s completions in costume design in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Academy of Art University granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in playwriting and screenwriting in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Academy of Art University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.