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. Also, learn how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in theater from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #55 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 Rutgers New Brunswick is $24,770. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $20,701 for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
Of the 38 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Rutgers New Brunswick, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
Of the 2 theater students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Rutgers New Brunswick, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 76 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 67 |
| Dance | 32 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 32 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.