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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Connecticut

190 students earned Theater degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

A Drama & Theater Arts major is the 69th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 152
Master’s Degree 21
Associate Degree 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

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: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 65.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts 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 Drama & Theater Arts 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
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,166. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,974. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,144 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

#3

Wesleyan University

Middletown
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 48% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public school has an average net price of $19,290. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

#5

Yale University

New Haven
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

University of Hartford

West Hartford
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $28,712. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $42,096 after graduation. A typical student attending SCSU will pay a net price of $20,830.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. An average student at Sacred Heart will pay a net price of $42,431. In their early career, Sacred Heart grads earn an average salary of $53,558.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. In their early career, CCSU grads earn an average salary of $47,806.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,821 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,269 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 28% of the teachers are full time.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in CT

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Actors 12% $0
Set and Exhibit Designers 10% $49,270
Writers and Authors 6% $74,860
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 6% $87,430
Musicians and Singers 6% $0
Music Directors and Composers 5% $50,280
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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