by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Pepperdine University stacks up against peers offering drama & theater arts.
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Pepperdine University is in the top 15% of the country for drama & theater arts. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 299 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pepperdine University handed out 15 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University report a median salary of $41,736 a year. This is lower than $84,035, the median for all majors at Pepperdine University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Pepperdine University, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $23,851, the typical median for all majors at Pepperdine University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,450 | $69,130 |
| Fees | $788 | $788 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 47% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Pepperdine University are White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pepperdine University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at Pepperdine University were White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pepperdine University with a master’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the drama & theater arts majors at Pepperdine University.
The drama & theater arts program at Pepperdine University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 8 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 7 |
| Acting | 3 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 3 |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 1 |
Pepperdine University awarded 8 completions in dramatic/theatre arts and stagecraft, other in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (25%).
Pepperdine University granted 7 degrees in playwriting and screenwriting in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
Pepperdine University granted 3 degrees in acting in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Pepperdine University conferred 3 degrees in technical theatre/theatre design and technology in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Pepperdine University granted 1 completion in directing and theatrical production recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).