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Theater in New Jersey

Theater Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 212 students earned their Theater degrees in NJ.

In this state, Theater is the 85th most popular major out of a total 648 majors commonly available.

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 197
Master’s Degree 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 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: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 13.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.9%
  • White: 56.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in New Jersey

There are 4,090 people in the state and 274,110 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 $90,750 in the state and $82,560 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in New Jersey that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,677.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,675. 58% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Drew University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,892. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

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Rowan University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Rowan will pay a net price of $21,344. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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

An average student at FDU will pay a net price of $20,365. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

A typical student attending Rutgers Camden will pay a net price of $16,537. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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

A typical student attending Rutgers Newark will pay a net price of $17,508. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Rutgers Newark. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

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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
Theater Design & Technology 6
Acting 3
Directing & Theatrical Production 3

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