by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #110 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in theater from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #55 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,293 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $21,886 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
Theater majors graduating with a master's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick make a median salary of $28,518 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,429.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, theater students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
Of the 34 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Rutgers New Brunswick, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in theater from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 89 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 58 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 40 |
| Dance | 27 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 26 |
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