Master’s Degrees in Acting
Education Levels of Acting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 174 people earned their master's degree in acting. This makes it the 438th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in acting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,072 |
| Associate Degree | 401 |
| Master’s Degree | 174 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 121 |
| Basic Certificate | 23 |
Earnings of Acting Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for acting majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in acting. About 57.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 74 |
| Women | 100 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of acting master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 80 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Acting Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges that offer a master’s degree in acting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for acting students seekinga master's degree is New York Film Academy. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,898 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,195 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in acting from New York Film Academy. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
George Washington University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in acting. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in acting from GWU. Of these students, 53% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for acting majors who are seeking their master's degree is California Institute of the Arts. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,074 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in acting from CalArts. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Academy of Art University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in acting. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in acting from Academy of Art University. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for acting majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Juilliard School. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in acting from Juilliard. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for acting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in acting from UCSD. About 50% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of San Diego is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in acting. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in acting from USD. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for acting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia College Chicago. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,734 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,270 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in acting from Columbia. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for acting majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in acting from DePaul. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for acting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in acting from UW Seattle. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Temple University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in acting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in acting from Temple.
University of Southern California comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in acting. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in acting from USC. About 43% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mississippi University for Women is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in acting. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,992 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in acting from MUW. Of these students, 69% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brown University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in acting. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in acting from Brown. About 57% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in acting. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in acting from Yale. Of these students, 50% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to acting that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 927 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 375 |
| 163 | |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 69 |
| Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 49 |
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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