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Acting in Massachusetts

Acting Schools in Massachusetts

47 Acting students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Acting is the 331st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Acting Majors in Massachusetts

Acting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 47

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a acting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of acting majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 72.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for Acting Grads in Massachusetts

760 people in the state and 47,430 in the nation are employed in jobs related to acting.

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Wages for Acting Jobs in Massachusetts

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There are 3 colleges in Massachusetts that offer acting degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Boston University

Boston
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. An average student at Boston U will pay a net price of $27,779. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

Salem State University

Salem
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. A typical student attending Salem State will pay a net price of $18,359.

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#3

Emerson College

Boston
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $49,466. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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Acting Careers in MA

Some of the careers acting majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Actors 9% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to acting.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Theater Arts 326
Musical Theater 75
Theater Design & Technology 50
Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 33
Playwriting & Screenwriting 30
Directing & Theatrical Production 14

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