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Drama & Theater Arts at Montclair State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at Montclair State University
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.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at Montclair State University

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).

Montclair State University gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Montclair State University

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).

Montclair State University gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Montclair State University

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

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