Drama & Theater Arts at Rider University
If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at Rider University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rider University is in Lawrenceville, NJ.
During the most recent reporting year, 10 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Rider University.
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Studying Online at Rider University
Many students take online classes at Rider University. Among 4,003 students, 421 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,273 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Rider University
Rankings can help you compare Rider University’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #32 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #37 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #192 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #278 of 365 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Rider University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Rider University are 80% women (8) and 20% men (2).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Rider University
Of the 10 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Rider University, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Rider University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Rider University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Drama & Theater Arts Concentrations at Rider University
This Drama & Theater Arts program at Rider University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 7 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Rider University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Drama & Theater Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Dancers | $74,180 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.