Graduate Certificates in Drama & Theater Arts
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Education Levels of Theater Majors
In 2020-2021, 19 earned their graduate certificate in theater. This makes it the 207th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in theater at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,611 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 69 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
Earnings of Theater Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for theater majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for theater students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in theater. About 68.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theater graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Theater Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 17 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in theater. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
Missouri State University - Springfield tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for theater majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to theater majors at Missouri State.
The most popular school in the United States for theater students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Connecticut. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in theater from UCONN. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Juilliard School comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theater. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,230 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to theater majors at Juilliard. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Yale University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. The theater program at Yale University awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in theater. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The theater program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in theater. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The theater program at Boston University awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theater that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 570 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 80 |
| Arts & Media Management | 62 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 48 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 44 |
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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