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Acting in Massachusetts

Acting Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Acting Grads in Massachusetts

5,780 people in the state and 136,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Acting.

Acting Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Acting Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, Acting grads earn an average of $102,090. Nationwide, they make an average of $102,240.

Acting Wages Nationwide vs. MA

Our data covers 3 colleges in Massachusetts offering Acting degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,092 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,834 a year. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#3

Emerson College

Boston

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,413 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Acting Careers in MA

Some of the careers Acting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Actors $45,006

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Acting.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Art Studies 18,711
Film & Video Production 9,544
Art History 3,557
Art Education 1,860
Entertainment & Media Management 982
Commercial Photography 899
Entertainment & Media Management 432
Ceramic Arts & Ceramics 153

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