Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Kean ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Kean was ranked #289 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Kean University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Kean go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,787 a year. 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 Kean, theater students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Kean University.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Kean are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a bachelor's in theater.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 10 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 2 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Design & Applied Arts | 61 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 30 |
Music | 4 |
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