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Acting in Connecticut

Acting Schools in Connecticut

Jobs for Acting Grads in Connecticut

There are 1,150 people in the state and 136,690 people in the nation working in Acting jobs.

Acting Jobs Nationwide vs. CT

Wages for Acting Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for an Acting grad in the state is $110,060, compared to a typical salary of $102,240 nationwide.

Acting Wages Nationwide vs. CT

There are 3 colleges in Connecticut that offer Acting degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Yale University

New Haven

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,379 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 4% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

#2

University of Hartford

West Hartford

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,333 after earning their degree at this institution. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,816 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 54%, getting in takes some planning. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

Acting Careers in CT

Some of the careers Acting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Actors $45,006

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Acting.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Art Studies 18,711
Film & Video Production 9,544
Art History 3,557
Art Education 1,860
Entertainment & Media Management 982
Commercial Photography 899
Entertainment & Media Management 432
Ceramic Arts & Ceramics 153

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