Master’s Degrees in Theater Arts
Education Levels of Theater Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 927 people earned their master's degree in theater. This makes it the 169th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in theater at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,624 |
| Master’s Degree | 927 |
| Associate Degree | 882 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 295 |
| Basic Certificate | 103 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 70 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
Earnings of Theater Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for theater majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in theater. About 65.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 317 |
| Women | 610 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theater master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 90 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87 |
| White | 595 |
| International Students | 67 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 70 |
Most Popular Theater Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 147 colleges that offer a master’s degree in theater. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
New York University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for theater majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in theater from NYU. About 73% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their master's degree is Regent University. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in theater from Regent. Of these students, 66% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in theater from Columbia. About 68% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. 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, 26 people received their master's degree in theater from Florida State. About 48% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in theater from UT Austin. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Houston. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in theater from UH. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in theater from UCLA. Of these students, 70% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in theater from UC Irvine. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Texas Tech University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in theater from Texas Tech. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - Commerce is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in theater from Texas A&M Commerce. About 65% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brooklyn College. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in theater from Brooklyn College. Of these students, 76% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Villanova University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in theater from Villanova. Of these students, 53% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wayne State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in theater from Wayne State. About 67% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of the Arts is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in theater from UArts.
Mary Baldwin University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,732 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in theater from Mary Baldwin. About 69% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Alabama comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in theater from UA. About 67% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in theater from UGA.
University of Connecticut is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in theater from UCONN. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in theater from Ohio State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theater that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 375 |
| Acting | 174 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 142 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 69 |
| Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 49 |
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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