Below are the key facts about this program at Kean. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #4 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Kean among the top schools in the country for drama & theater arts, placing at #150 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 150 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New Jersey | 4 of 8 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 30 of 67 |
The following degree levels are granted in drama & theater arts at Kean, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Kean University conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Kean is a solid choice among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Kean earn a median of $36,848 a year. This is lower than $56,858, the median for all majors at Kean.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Kean, drama & theater arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,703, the typical median for all majors at Kean.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,445 | $20,006 |
| Fees | $2,440 | $2,440 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Kean were Hispanic or Latino. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Kean granted 8 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (38%).
Kean awarded 7 bachelor’s degrees in acting recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).