Musical Theater Master’s Degrees
There are 120 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Musical Theater. This degree is more popular with female students, and about57% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Musical Theater Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,157 degrees were awarded toMusical Theater majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Musical Theater at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 9 |
| Associate’s Degree | 52 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,077 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 19 |
Earnings of Musical Theater 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 Musical Theater 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)
The data on debt ranges for Musical Theater majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 57.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 4 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Musical Theater graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 42.9% |
| Asian | 2 | 28.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 14.3% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Musical Theater Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 161 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Musical Theater. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Musical Theater students seeking a master's degree is American Musical and Dramatic Academy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marymount Manhattan College is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Berklee College of Music is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Roosevelt University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Musical Theater. This school awarded 35 master's degrees in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Musical Theater. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Musical Theater 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 Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Point Park University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Musical Theater. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Manhattan School of Music is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Viterbo University is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Musical Theater. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ithaca College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Musical Theater. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shenandoah University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Musical Theater. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Colorado is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Millikin University is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Musical Theater from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University is a popular choice for Musical Theater majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Musical Theater here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Musical Theater. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Musical Theater in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Musical Theater that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 10,778 |
| Acting | 1,859 |
| 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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