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. In addition, we cover how Rowan ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rowan was ranked #157 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 151 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 157 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rowan University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 133% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in theater from Rowan. This makes it the #73 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 Rowan is $18,558. This is less than $20,701, which is the national median of all theater majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rowan was $813 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $432 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,250 | $21,114 |
| Fees | $4,450 | $4,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,665 | $1,665 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,553 | $16,553 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,424 | $5,424 |
Learn more about Rowan tuition and fees.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in theater from Rowan in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Rowan does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rowan Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of theater master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rowan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Rowan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 63 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 61 |
| Dance | 7 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 6 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.