by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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 Montclair State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in theater from Montclair State. This makes it the #86 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Montclair State is $21,829. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,886 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Montclair State, theater students borrow a median amount of $25,022 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all theater majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Montclair State is $229 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Montclair State University.
Of the 57 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Montclair State, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 theater majors earned their master's degree from Montclair State. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 99 |
| Music | 78 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 52 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 47 |
| Dance | 29 |
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