by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how FDU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at FDU was ranked #442 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #10 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at FDU is $15,724. This is less than $21,886, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FDU, theater students borrow a median amount of $25,139 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all theater majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus.
Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from FDU in 2020-2021, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FDU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 48 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 22 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 7 |
