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Drama & Theater Arts in New Jersey

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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New Jersey

210 students earned Theater degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Drama & Theater Arts is the 80th most popular major out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 188
Master’s Degree 22

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: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts 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 Drama & Theater Arts 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
71% 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. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

#3

Drew University

Madison
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,776. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Drew.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,453 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

#4

Rowan University

Glassboro
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Rowan will pay a net price of $27,158. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean. In their early career, Kean grads earn an average salary of $43,751. A typical student attending Kean will pay a net price of $18,191.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $21,707. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 78% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. 48% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,996. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,582. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,546 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Rider University

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

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Rider. 43% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,882.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in NJ

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Dancers 14% $0
Sports Entertainers and Performers 13% $0
Producers and Directors 10% $75,830
Musicians and Singers 9% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 8% $75,310
Actors 8% $0
Fashion Designers 6% $59,470
Writers and Authors 5% $63,290
Music Directors and Composers 5% $64,240

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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