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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New York

266 students earned Theater degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Drama & Theater Arts is the 82nd most popular major out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 250
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 54.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.9%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in New York

74,180 people in the state and 418,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

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Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in New York

In this state, theater grads earn an average of $86,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $38,569. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. In their early career, NYU grads earn an average salary of $60,407.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. An average student at Columbia will pay a net price of $22,823. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,575 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Pace University. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $30,268.

#5

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,178 after graduation. 38% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,067.

#6

The New School

New York
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. 20% of the teachers are full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
961 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,676 after graduation. 92% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

#8

Hunter College

New York
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 33% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,506 Total Students

In their early career, Sarah Lawrence grads earn an average salary of $33,991. An average student at Sarah Lawrence will pay a net price of $36,442. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

#10

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in NY

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $78,520
Set and Exhibit Designers 13% $67,900
Musicians and Singers 13% $0
Sports Entertainers and Performers 13% $0
Producers and Directors 13% $96,590
Writers and Authors 12% $73,480
Music Directors and Composers 11% $53,020
Dancers 10% $0
Fashion Designers 3% $79,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Music 1,070
Fine & Studio Arts 721
Design & Applied Arts 380
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 295
Arts & Media Management 187
Other Visual Art 149
Dance 37
General Visual & Performing Arts 30

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