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Playwriting and Screenwriting in Massachusetts

Playwriting and Screenwriting Schools in Massachusetts

26 Playwriting and Screenwriting students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Playwriting and Screenwriting is the 385th most popular major out of a total 881 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Playwriting and Screenwriting Majors in Massachusetts

Playwriting and Screenwriting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 26

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a playwriting and screenwriting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of playwriting and screenwriting majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 61.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Playwriting and Screenwriting Grads in Massachusetts

7,680 people in the state and 139,520 in the nation are employed in jobs related to playwriting and screenwriting.

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Wages for Playwriting and Screenwriting Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a playwriting and screenwriting grad in the state is $70,000, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Massachusetts that offer playwriting and screenwriting degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Emerson College

Boston
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 83% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $49,466.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,779. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Playwriting and Screenwriting Careers in MA

Some of the careers playwriting and screenwriting majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 16% $79,170
Writers and Authors 6% $64,380

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to playwriting and screenwriting.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Theater Arts 326
Musical Theater 75
Theater Design & Technology 50
Acting 42
Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 33
Directing & Theatrical Production 14

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