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 |
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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.
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%
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.
Wages for Theater Jobs in New Jersey
Theater grads earn an average of $73,320 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.
Most Popular Theater Programs in NJ
There are 3 colleges in New Jersey that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:
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.
Request InformationThe 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.
Request InformationThe full-time teacher rate is 34%. 82% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
Request InformationTheater Careers in NJ
Some of the careers theater majors go into include:
Job Title | NJ Job Growth | NJ Median Salary |
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Producers and Directors | 10% | $75,830 |
Related Majors in New Jersey
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.
Major | Annual Graduates in NJ |
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Music | 126 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 24 |
Dance | 7 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
Arts & Media Management | 1 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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