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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New Jersey

22 students earned Theater degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Drama & Theater Arts is the 102nd most popular major out of a total 203 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in New Jersey

Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 22

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: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 18.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.6%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts 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 Drama & Theater Arts 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
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#2

Rowan University

Glassboro
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in NJ

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Dancers 14% $0
Sports Entertainers and Performers 13% $0
Producers and Directors 10% $75,830
Musicians and Singers 9% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 8% $75,310
Actors 8% $0
Fashion Designers 6% $59,470
Writers and Authors 5% $63,290
Music Directors and Composers 5% $64,240

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

View all majors related to Drama & Theater Arts

View Nationwide Drama & Theater Arts Report

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