Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New York
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in New York
78,620 people in the state and 446,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Theater.
Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in New York
A typical salary for a Theater grad in the state is $133,846, compared to a typical salary of $103,799 nationwide.
Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Programs in NY
There are 29 colleges in New York that offer Theater degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 25 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $16,983 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 25% of applicants. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $59,956 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 9% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $23,546 in their first year after graduation. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. 65% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $11,729 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $39,475 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $15,685 after earning their degree at this institution. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. This school boasts a lower-than-average student loan default rate of 0.6%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $21,082 a year. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,677 a year. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $75,228 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 4% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $26,730 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,956 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $64,162 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $31,574 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $38,492 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 54%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,815 a year. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $51,779 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 56% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $90,478 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,734 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 79% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,063 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 39%, getting in takes some planning. Undergrads from New York pay around $7,410 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $31,471 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 59%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $40,201 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $68,466 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,228 a year. With an admission rate of 54%, getting in takes some planning. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,888 a year. The school admits about 81% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 60%.
About 4% of those who apply are admitted. The student loan default rate of 2.2% is lower than average. Undergrads from New York pay around $24,085 a year in tuition.
Drama & Theater Arts Careers in NY
Some of the careers Theater majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | — | $46,983 |
| Producers and Directors | — | $90,515 |
| Talent Directors | — | $73,937 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | — | $65,049 |
| Choreographers | — | $109,380 |
| Dancers | — | $74,180 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | — | $51,873 |
| Media Programming Directors | — | $90,799 |
| Costume Attendants | — | $46,757 |
| Actors | — | $45,006 |
| Writers and Authors | — | $63,195 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | — | $70,619 |
Related Majors in New York
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Theater.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 7,225 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4,430 |
| Dance | 3,274 |
| Other Visual Art | 941 |
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