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. Also, learn how Rutgers Newark ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The theater major at Rutgers Newark is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Drama & Theater Arts. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers Newark go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,770 a year. 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 Newark paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,060 | $15,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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The theater program at Rutgers Newark awarded 4 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Rutgers Newark 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 Newark Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Rutgers University - Newark.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 28 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 9 |
| Music | 3 |