Overview

At Theatre Arts from California State University Chico students learn an immediately useful set of theatre skills to prepare them for entry-level professional theatre employment or advanced study in professional theatre training programs and graduate schools.

Careers

Graduates with a BA in music have gone on to work across the United States and internationally for major studios, independent studios, touring the country and world with major tours, A&R for the record labels, composing, performing on the national and regional stage, and much more.

Graduates with a BA in theatre work professionally as actors, designers, technicians and stage managers in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, on national tours, in various regional theatres, theme parks/cruise lines, and in film and television. Students from all degree programs have found careers as teachers at universities, colleges, high schools, and elementary schools.

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Music

Musical Theatre Dance

Drama

Acting

Voice for Performance

History of Theatre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chico, United States

Disciplines

Music Drama View 2679 other Bachelors in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a university-preparatory secondary/high school program with a 3.0 (B in the U.S. system) or "Very Good" GPA

University-preparatory mathematics courses including beginning algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra. All must have passing grades (C or better, or the equivalent)

Must have English Proficiency

The SAT/ACT test is not required for admission. Although not required, higher-level test scores may allow you to be placed into higher level English and/or Math courses

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

39104 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39104 USD / year

≈ 39104 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17792 USD / year

≈ 17792 USD / year

Living costs

Chico

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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