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 #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $18,474. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Montclair State, theater students borrow a median amount of $36,292 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 $50,400.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Montclair State is $229 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Montclair State paid an average of $769 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $457 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,710 | $23,070 |
| Fees | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,822 | $16,822 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from Montclair State. About 61% of these graduates were women and the other 39% were men.
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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Montclair State theater bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Montclair State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in theater from Montclair State. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 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 master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Montclair State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 96 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 86 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 51 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 47 |
| Dance | 39 |
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