Drama & Theater Arts at Montclair State University
If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at Montclair State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Montclair State University is in Montclair, NJ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 71 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Montclair State University.
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Online Class Availability at Montclair State University
Many students take online classes at Montclair State University. Of 23,375 students, 2,063 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,593 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Montclair State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Montclair State University’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #2 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #46 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #137 of 365 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #222 of 367 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Montclair State University
Those who finish Montclair State University’s Drama & Theater Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,829 |
| 2 years | $21,234 |
| 3 years | $27,703 |
| 4 years | $20,693 |
| 5 years | $35,768 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Montclair State University earn a median of $20,693, compared with $59,350 for all Montclair State University graduates — about 65% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Montclair State University stands at $25,022.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Montclair State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Montclair State University are 66% women (47) and 34% men (24).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Montclair State University
Among the 61 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Montclair State University, 69% were women (42) and 31% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Montclair State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Montclair State University, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Montclair State University
Of the 8 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at Montclair State University, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Montclair State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Montclair State University, above the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Drama & Theater Arts Concentrations at Montclair State University
The Drama & Theater Arts program at Montclair State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 71 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Those who complete Drama & Theater Arts program at Montclair State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Drama & Theater Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Dancers | $74,180 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.