Drama & Theater Arts at Yale University
If you are interested in studying Drama & Theater Arts, you may want to check out the program at Yale University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Yale University is located in New Haven, CT.
During the most recent reporting year, 80 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Yale University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Yale University
Online coursework is an option at Yale University. Among 15,564 students, 38 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 387 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Yale University
These rankings give you a sense of how Yale University’s Drama & Theater Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 18 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #95 of 367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #291 of 365 |
Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Yale University
Graduates of Yale University’s Drama & Theater Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,280 |
| 2 years | $27,947 |
| 3 years | $51,721 |
| 4 years | $42,027 |
| 5 years | $44,472 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Yale University earn a median of $42,027, compared with $119,690 for all Yale University graduates — about 65% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Yale University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Yale University are 60% women (48) and 40% men (32).
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Yale University
Of the 19 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Yale University, 68% were women (13) and 32% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Yale University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 68% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Yale University, above the national average of 34%.*
Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Yale University
Among the 53 master’s drama & theater arts graduates at Yale University, 57% were women (30) and 43% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Yale University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Yale University, above the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Drama & Theater Arts Concentrations at Yale University
The Drama & Theater Arts program at Yale University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 19 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 32 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 3 |
| Theatre Literature & History | 4 |
| Acting | 16 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 6 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Yale University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Drama & Theater Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,515 |
| Dancers | $74,180 |
| Talent Directors | $73,937 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | $65,049 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.