Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Drama & Theater Arts is offered at 980 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Drama & Theater Arts. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 10.4% of Drama & Theater Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 16,640 degrees were awarded toDrama & Theater Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Drama & Theater Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 703 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,637 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,120 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 2,065 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 92 |
Earnings of Drama & Theater Arts Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Drama & Theater Arts 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Drama & Theater Arts students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Drama & Theater Arts. About 62.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 593 |
| Women | 979 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Drama & Theater Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 909 | 57.8% |
| Asian | 44 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 170 | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 166 | 10.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 66 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 46 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 164 | 10.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 10.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Drama & Theater Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,121 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Drama & Theater Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Drama & Theater Arts students seeking a master's degree is American Musical and Dramatic Academy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 614 people received their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. This school awarded 580 master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York Film Academy is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 257 master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. This school awarded 245 master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 166 master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 150 master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emerson College is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marymount Manhattan College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. This school awarded 134 master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY at Purchase College is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. This school awarded 112 master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for Drama & Theater Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chapman University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. This school awarded 107 master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts. This school awarded 102 master's degrees in Drama & Theater Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Drama & Theater Arts Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 10,778 |
| Acting | 1,859 |
| Musical Theatre | 1,157 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 1,087 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 863 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Drama & Theater Arts that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7,225 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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