Master’s Degrees in Drama & Dance Education
Education Levels of Drama Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 95 people earned their master's degree in drama education. This makes it the 491st most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in drama education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 114 |
| Master’s Degree | 95 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Drama Education Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for drama education majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in drama education. About 78.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20 |
| Women | 75 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of drama education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 71 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Drama Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges that offer a master’s degree in drama education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for drama education students seekinga master's degree is Emerson College. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in drama education from Emerson. About 64% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hunter College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in drama education. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in drama education from Hunter. Of these students, 90% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in drama education. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in drama education from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 92% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Northern Colorado comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in drama education. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in drama education from University of Northern Colorado. Of these students, 92% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbus State University. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in drama education from CSU. Of these students, 70% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in drama education from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 91% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Winthrop University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in drama education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in drama education from Winthrop. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in drama education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in drama education from Boston U.
Adelphi University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in drama education. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,575 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in drama education from Adelphi.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in drama education. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,588 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in drama education from Loyola Marymount. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Niagara University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in drama education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in drama education from Niagara.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to drama education that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Reading Education | 4,837 |
| Mathematics Education | 1,666 |
| Physical Education & Coaching | 1,554 |
| Other Teacher Education | 1,261 |
| Music Education | 1,142 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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