Acting Master’s Degrees
There are 110 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Acting. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.6% of Acting graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Acting Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,859 degrees were awarded toActing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Acting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 143 |
| Associate’s Degree | 382 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,161 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 170 |
Earnings of Acting Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Acting of $29,200 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,253 |
| 4 years | $29,200 |
| 5 years | $33,047 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Acting. About 61.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 58 |
| Women | 93 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Acting graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 38.4% |
| Asian | 5 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 19.9% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 6.0% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 25 | 16.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Acting Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Acting. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Acting students seeking a master's degree is New York Film Academy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their master's degree in Acting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master's degree in Acting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Acting. This school awarded 99 master's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Acting. This school awarded 93 master's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Acting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in Acting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Acting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in Acting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Acting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in Acting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in Acting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 42 master's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of the Arts is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Acting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in Acting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marymount Manhattan College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Acting. This school awarded 39 master's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Acting. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Acting. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wright State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Acting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Atlantic Acting School is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Acting from this school.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Acting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Art University is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Acting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baldwin Wallace University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Acting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Acting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma City University is a popular choice for Acting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Acting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Acting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Acting that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 10,778 |
| Musical Theatre | 1,157 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 1,087 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 863 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 437 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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