Drama & Theater Arts at The New School
If you plan to study Drama & Theater Arts, take a look at what The New School. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The New School sits in New York, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 76 drama & theater arts graduations were recorded at The New School.
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Online & Distance Learning at The New School
Many students take online classes at The New School. Among 9,068 students, 205 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,454 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at The New School
These rankings give you a sense of how The New School’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #27 of 42 |
| Best Value | New York | #41 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #52 of 70 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #68 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #262 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #365 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from The New School
Those who finish The New School’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,377 |
| 2 years | $25,366 |
| 3 years | $28,269 |
| 4 years | $25,141 |
| 5 years | $23,694 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from The New School report median earnings of $25,141, compared with $52,512 for all The New School graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from The New School comes in at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Drama & Theater Arts graduates at The New School, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at The New School are 80% women (61) and 20% men (15).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at The New School
Among the 64 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at The New School, 86% were women (55) and 14% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at The New School.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 16 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at The New School, below the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at The New School
Among the 12 master’s drama & theater arts degrees awarded at The New School, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at The New School.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Minority students account for 33% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at The New School, higher than 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 The New School
This Drama & Theater Arts program at The New School breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 51 |
| Acting | 1 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 1 |
| Musical Theater | 23 |
Best-Paid Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Those who complete Drama & Theater Arts program at The New School go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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
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