Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New Jersey
248 Theater students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.
A Drama & Theater Arts major is the 76th most popular major in this state.
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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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 232 |
Master’s Degree | 16 |
Gender Distribution
In New Jersey, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of theater majors in New Jersey is as follows:
- Asian: 1.6%
- Black or African American: 8.1%
- Hispanic or Latino: 21.0%
- White: 55.2%
- Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
- Other Races: 11.7%

Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in New Jersey
In this state, there are 7,430 people employed in jobs related to a theater degree, compared to 418,310 nationwide.

Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in New Jersey
Theater grads earn an average of $73,320 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Programs in NJ
There are 14 colleges in New Jersey that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,949.
Graduates earn an average $44,300 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
49% of the teachers are full time. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.
The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at FDU. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,590.
This private institution charges an average net price of $26,359. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.
Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,547. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 90% of students get financical aid.
In their early career, Ramapo College grads earn an average salary of $41,700. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.
94% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $28,903. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students get financical aid.
The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.
Drama & Theater Arts Careers in NJ
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | NJ Job Growth | NJ Median Salary |
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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 |
Related Majors in New Jersey
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.
Major | Annual Graduates in NJ |
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Fine & Studio Arts | 942 |
Music | 652 |
Design & Applied Arts | 611 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 142 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 131 |
Dance | 92 |
Arts & Media Management | 19 |
Other Visual Art | 2 |
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References
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