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Theater in New Jersey

Theater Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 225 students earned their Theater degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Theater is the 80th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 207
Master’s Degree 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Associate Degree 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theater majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in New Jersey

There are 7,430 people in the state and 418,310 people in the nation working in theater jobs.

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Wages for Theater Jobs in New Jersey

Theater grads earn an average of $73,320 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in New Jersey that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $15,677.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $22,675. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

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Drew University

Madison
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Drew. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,892.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Rowan University

Glassboro
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $10,406. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $19,333.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 48% of the teachers are full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. 57% of the teachers are full time.

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Rider University

Lawrenceville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

An average student at Rider will pay a net price of $23,153. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Rider.

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Theater Careers in NJ

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Producers and Directors 10% $75,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Fine & Studio Arts 765
Music 593
Design & Applied Arts 532
General Visual & Performing Arts 180
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 179
Dance 92
Arts & Media Management 21
Other Visual Art 2

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