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Theater in New Jersey

Theater Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 225 students earned their Theater degrees in NJ.

In terms of popularity, Theater is the 102nd most popular major in the state out of a total 203 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
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: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in New Jersey

There are 7,430 people in the state and 418,310 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 $73,320 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in New Jersey that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,675. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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Rowan University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 46%. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,344.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. 82% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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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
Music 126
Fine & Studio Arts 24
Dance 7
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 7
Arts & Media Management 1

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