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Theater in Connecticut

Theater Schools in Connecticut

143 Theater students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Theater is the 77th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 110
Master’s Degree 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Associate Degree 9

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theater majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 58.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Theater Grads in Connecticut

There are 3,630 people in the state and 274,110 people in the nation working in theater jobs.

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Wages for Theater Jobs in Connecticut

Theater grads earn an average of $84,900 in the state and $82,560 nationwide.

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

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,707. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UCONN. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,512.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

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Wesleyan University

Middletown
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

An average student at Wesleyan U will pay a net price of $28,340. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 49% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,291. 52% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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Yale University

New Haven
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,535.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Trinity College

Hartford
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,118.

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Theater Careers in CT

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Producers and Directors 4% $70,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Acting 23
Musical Theater 15
Theater Design & Technology 14
Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 5

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