Master’s Degrees in Theater Design & Technology
Education Levels of Theater Design Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 142 people earned their master's degree in theater design. This makes it the 433rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in theater design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 662 |
| Basic Certificate | 211 |
| Master’s Degree | 142 |
| Associate Degree | 111 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Theater Design 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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in theater design. About 59.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 58 |
| Women | 84 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theater design master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 89 |
| International Students | 22 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Theater Design Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges that offer a master’s degree in theater design. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theater design students seekinga master's degree is Savannah College of Art and Design. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in theater design from SCAD.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater design. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,497 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in theater design from UNCSA. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater design. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in theater design from NYU. About 73% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for theater design majors who are seeking their master's degree is California Institute of the Arts. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,074 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in theater design from CalArts. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater design. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in theater design from OHIO Athens. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater design. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in theater design from Boston U. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Missouri - Kansas City comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater design. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in theater design from UMKC. About 50% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for theater design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in theater design from Yale. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theater design majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in theater design from UC. Of these students, 70% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in theater design from UW Seattle.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater design. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in theater design from UMCP. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for theater design majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 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, 4 people received their master's degree in theater design from UCSD. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Iowa is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater design. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in theater design from Iowa. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for theater design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Temple University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in theater design from Temple.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theater design that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 927 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 375 |
| Acting | 174 |
| 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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