Musical Theater at The New School
If you plan to study Musical Theater, take a look at what The New School. Get started with the following essential facts.
The New School sits in New York, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 musical theater degrees were awarded at The New School.
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Online Class Availability at The New School
Many students take online classes at The New School. Of 9,068 students, 205 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,454 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Musical Theater graduates at The New School, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Musical Theater graduates at The New School are 87% women (20) and 13% men (3).
Musical Theater Bachelor’s Program at The New School
Of the 23 bachelor’s musical theater graduates at The New School, 87% were women (20) and 13% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Musical Theater bachelor’s degree recipients at The New School.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Musical Theater bachelor’s degree recipients at The New School, above the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Musical Theater Graduates
Those who complete Musical Theater program at The New School go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Musical Theater majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Dancers | $74,180 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
| Actors | $45,006 |
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
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