by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Loyola Marymount University stacks up against peers offering drama & theater arts.
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Loyola Marymount University is in the top 10% of the country for drama & theater arts. In particular, it placed #42 out of 367 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 9 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California | 9 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in California | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 10 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 10 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region | 10 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 10 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 42 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 42 |
During the most recent reporting year, Loyola Marymount University handed out 128 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,610 a year. This is lower than $70,783, the median for all majors at Loyola Marymount University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Loyola Marymount University, drama & theater arts students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is higher than $22,248, the typical median for all majors at Loyola Marymount University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,310 | $60,970 |
| Fees | $897 | $897 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Loyola Marymount University were White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at Loyola Marymount University were White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a master’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the drama & theater arts majors at Loyola Marymount University.
This drama & theater arts program at Loyola Marymount University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 92 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 56 |
Loyola Marymount University conferred 92 completions in playwriting and screenwriting in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
Loyola Marymount University conferred 56 degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).