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Theater Arts in Connecticut

Theater Arts Schools in Connecticut

Jobs for Theater Arts Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 3,230 people employed in jobs related to a Theater degree, compared to 297,000 nationwide.

Theater Arts Jobs Nationwide vs. CT

Wages for Theater Arts Jobs in Connecticut

Theater grads earn an average of $105,914 in the state and $109,433 nationwide.

Theater Arts Wages Nationwide vs. CT

Our data covers 4 colleges in Connecticut offering Theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Wesleyan University

Middletown

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,304 a year. About 17% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,303 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,092 a year.

#3

Yale University

New Haven

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,379 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 4% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,816 a year. With an admission rate of 54%, getting in takes some planning. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

Theater Arts Careers in CT

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
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other $51,873
Media Programming Directors $90,799
Actors $45,006

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Theater.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Art Studies 18,711
Film & Video Production 9,544
Film Studies 5,777
Art History 3,557
Art Education 1,860
Entertainment & Media Management 982
Entertainment & Media Management 432
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 220

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View Nationwide Theater Arts Report

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