theatre and dance Master’s Degrees
There are 11 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in theatre and dance.
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Education Levels of theatre and dance Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 122 degrees were awarded totheatre and dance majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in theatre and dance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 15 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 104 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 2 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of theatre and dance Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in theatre and dance of $29,200 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,253 |
| 4 years | $29,200 |
| 5 years | $33,047 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular theatre and dance Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer a master’s degree in theatre and dance. Learn more about the most popular below:
The University of Texas at Austin tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for theatre and dance majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in theatre and dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in theatre and dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wyoming is a popular choice for theatre and dance majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in theatre and dance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theatre and dance. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in theatre and dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in theatre and dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Modesto Junior College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theatre and dance. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in theatre and dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in theatre and dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theatre and dance. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in theatre and dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in theatre and dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Dayton is a popular choice for theatre and dance majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in theatre and dance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grinnell College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theatre and dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in theatre and dance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Reno comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theatre and dance. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in theatre and dance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Wooster comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theatre and dance. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in theatre and dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in theatre and dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lansing Community College is a popular choice for theatre and dance majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in theatre and dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in theatre and dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a popular choice for theatre and dance majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in theatre and dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in theatre and dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cabrillo College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theatre and dance. Graduates who complete their master's degree in theatre and dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Iowa Community College District is a popular choice for theatre and dance majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to theatre and dance that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 10,778 |
| Acting | 1,859 |
| Musical Theatre | 1,157 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 1,087 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 863 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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