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Theater in Connecticut

Theater Schools in Connecticut

234 students earned Theater degrees in Connecticut in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Theater is the 69th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in Connecticut

Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 149
Master’s Degree 59
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Associate Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theater majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 57.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in Connecticut

5,350 people in the state and 418,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

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Wages for Theater Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, theater grads earn an average of $77,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 10 colleges in Connecticut that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,707. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,512. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,092. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

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Wesleyan University

Middletown
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Wesleyan U. An average student at Wesleyan U will pay a net price of $28,340. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 49% of students receive it.

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Yale University

New Haven
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. 73% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

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University of Hartford

West Hartford
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,886.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,291. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at SCSU.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,210.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Theater Careers in CT

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Producers and Directors 4% $70,380
Choreographers -4% $56,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Music 423
Fine & Studio Arts 412
Design & Applied Arts 241
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 178
Arts & Media Management 61
Dance 22
General Visual & Performing Arts 5

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