Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New York
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in New York
There are 78,620 people in the state and 446,020 people in the nation working in Theater jobs.
Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in New York
In this state, Theater grads earn an average of $133,846. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,799.
Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Programs in NY
Our data covers 29 colleges in New York offering Theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 25 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $16,983 in their first year after graduation. About 25% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,956 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 9%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $23,546 after earning their degree at this institution. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 65%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $11,729 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 81% of applicants. Undergrads from New York pay around $39,475 a year in tuition.
Graduates earn a median salary of $15,685 in their first year after graduation. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. This school boasts a lower-than-average student loan default rate of 0.6%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $21,082 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 73% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,677 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $75,228 a year. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $26,730 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $50,956 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 42% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,162 after earning their degree at this institution. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,574 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 70% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,492 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 54%, getting in takes some planning. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,815 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,779 after earning their degree at this institution. About 56% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $90,478 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $31,734 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 79% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $74,063 a year. With an admission rate of 39%, getting in takes some planning. Undergrads from New York pay around $7,410 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,471 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 59%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $40,201 in their first year after graduation. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $68,466 a year. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,228 a year. The school admits about 54% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,888 a year. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 60%.
About 4% of those who apply are admitted. This school boasts a lower-than-average student loan default rate of 2.2%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $24,085 a year.
Drama & Theater Arts Careers in NY
Some of the careers Theater majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Choreographers | 15% | $109,380 |
| Media Programming Directors | 11% | $90,799 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 9% | $46,983 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | 9% | $70,619 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 8% | $51,873 |
| Musicians and Singers | 7% | $96,571 |
| Actors | 7% | $45,006 |
| Music Directors and Composers | 6% | $66,915 |
| Dancers | 1% | $74,180 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | -3% | $65,049 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | -3% | $109,049 |
| Fashion Designers | -3% | $53,057 |
Related Majors in New York
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Theater.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 7,225 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4,430 |
| Dance | 3,274 |
| Other Visual Art | 941 |
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