Doctor’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts
Education Levels of Theater Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 89 people earned their doctor's degree in theater. This earns it the #133 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in theater at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,468 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,756 |
| Associate Degree | 1,478 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 635 |
| Basic Certificate | 391 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 89 |
| Graduate Certificate | 36 |
Earnings of Theater Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in theater. About 69.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 27 |
| Women | 62 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theater doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 50 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Theater Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in theater. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in theater from Stanford. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theater. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UMCP.
Northwestern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theater. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in theater from Northwestern. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theater. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UCLA.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theater. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UW Seattle.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theater. Each year, around 9,300 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 $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in theater from The Graduate Center. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theater. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in theater from Columbia.
The 5th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in theater from Pitt.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theater. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UIUC.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UH Manoa. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theater. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UGA. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theater. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UMN Twin Cities.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from Florida State.
University of California - Davis is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theater. Roughly 39,000 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UC Davis. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from Cornell. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theater that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 1,357 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 188 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 57 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 28 |
| Other Visual Art | 21 |
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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