Master’s Degrees in Playwriting & Screenwriting
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Education Levels of Playwriting and Screenwriting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 388 people earned their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting. This makes it the 293rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in playwriting and screenwriting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 388 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 368 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 30 |
| Basic Certificate | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Associate Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Playwriting and Screenwriting 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
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for playwriting and screenwriting students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting. About 52.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 183 |
| Women | 205 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of playwriting and screenwriting master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 190 |
| International Students | 39 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 41 |
Most Popular Playwriting and Screenwriting Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a master’s degree in playwriting and screenwriting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for playwriting and screenwriting students seekinga master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from NYU. About 49% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from USC. About 48% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Emerson College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from Emerson. About 61% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
DePaul University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,449 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from DePaul. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for playwriting and screenwriting majors who are seeking their 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 $33,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,365 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from New York Film Academy. About 60% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stephens College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,586 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from Stephens. Of these students, 88% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Chapman University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,603 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from Chapman. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
California State University - Northridge is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from CSUN. Of these students, 44% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Maharishi International University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from MIU. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
Academy of Art University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,232 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from Academy of Art University. Of these students, 55% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Loyola Marymount University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from Loyola Marymount. About 65% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in playwriting and screenwriting. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from National University. About 50% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in playwriting and screenwriting. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from Northwestern. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in playwriting and screenwriting. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from SCAD. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
California State University - Fullerton is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from Cal State Fullerton. Of these students, 46% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Point Park University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,662 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from Point Park. About 67% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in playwriting and screenwriting. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from Florida State. Of these students, 50% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in playwriting and screenwriting. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from SUNY Stony Brook. About 30% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for playwriting and screenwriting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from Carnegie Mellon. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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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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