Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General at Merced College in Merced, CA

Visual & Performing Arts ASSOCIATE CIP 50.0501

Total Graduates

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

1 of 11

Female Graduates

91%

10 of 11

Annual Tuition & Fees

$1,194

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. credential during the 2024 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs of this size can be excellent — often with closer faculty contact — but the small cohort means year-over-year completion counts can swing significantly. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $1,194 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Merced College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.

Degree Level ASSOCIATE

CIP Code 50.0501

Program Family Visual & Performing Arts

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 11 graduates

Award Year 2024

Gender Distribution 9% male, 91% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Actors

Average Starting Salary

Data not available

10-Year Job Growth

+0.3%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Showing top 5 of 7 careers

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Actors SOC: 27-2011	N/A	+0.3%	75%	primary100% confidence
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1121	$64,152	+1.7%	75%	primary100% confidence
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other SOC: 27-2099	N/A	+6%	0%	primary100% confidence
Media Programming Directors SOC: 27-2012	$66,784	+4.9%	75%	primary100% confidence
Media Technical Directors/Managers SOC: 27-2012	$66,784	+4.9%	75%	primary100% confidence

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (4)

● Speaking

● Reading Comprehension

● Social Perceptiveness

● Active Listening

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name Merced College

Location Merced, CA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $1,194

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $8,154

Average Net Price $6,854

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Program Information

CIP Code: 50.0501

CIP Family: 50

IPEDS ID: