Find Affordable College Courses

What Do You Want to Study?

Theater in Massachusetts

Theater Schools in Massachusetts

261 Theater students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Theater is the 86th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Theater Majors in Massachusetts

Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 248
Associate Degree 7
Master’s Degree 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theater majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 62.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
undefined

Jobs for Theater Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 10,230 people employed in jobs related to a theater degree, compared to 274,110 nationwide.

undefined

Wages for Theater Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, theater grads earn an average of $70,480. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,560.

undefined

There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Emerson College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Emerson. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $49,466.

Request Information
#2

Dean College

Franklin
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,180 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Dean College. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $30,992.

Request Information
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at UMass Amherst. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

Request Information
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Request Information
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Salem State. 99% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,359.

Request Information
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,521. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

Request Information
#7

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Request Information
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,439. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

Request Information
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,970 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,310.

Request Information
#8

Tufts University

Medford
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $35,123. 63% of the teachers are full time.

Request Information

Theater Careers in MA

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Producers and Directors 11% $61,810

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Musical Theater 75
Theater Design & Technology 50
Acting 42
Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 33
Playwriting & Screenwriting 30
Directing & Theatrical Production 14

View all majors related to Theater

View Nationwide Theater Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.