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Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 58 students earned their Theater degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, Drama & Theater Arts is the 121st most popular major in the state out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Drama & Theater Arts Majors in Massachusetts

Theater majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 55
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a theater major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of theater majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.5%
  • White: 53.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 12.1%
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Jobs for Drama & Theater Arts Grads in Massachusetts

13,930 people in the state and 418,310 in the nation are employed in jobs related to theater.

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Wages for Drama & Theater Arts Jobs in Massachusetts

Theater grads earn an average of $70,000 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Massachusetts that offer theater degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Emerson College

Boston
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,415 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $45,171. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

In their early career, Boston U grads earn an average salary of $58,876. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,450 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Tufts University

Medford
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $37,494.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,631 Total Students

An average student at Berklee College of Music will pay a net price of $46,805. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 39% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Smith College

Northampton
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. In their early career, Smith grads earn an average salary of $44,017. An average student at Smith will pay a net price of $29,615.

Drama & Theater Arts Careers in MA

Some of the careers theater majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 16% $79,170
Dancers 12% $0
Producers and Directors 11% $61,810
Musicians and Singers 10% $0
Set and Exhibit Designers 10% $56,250
Actors 9% $0
Fashion Designers 7% $70,770
Writers and Authors 6% $64,380
Music Directors and Composers 4% $55,000

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to theater.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Music 472
Fine & Studio Arts 169
Arts & Media Management 117
Design & Applied Arts 65
General Visual & Performing Arts 57
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 20
Other Visual Art 7

View all majors related to Drama & Theater Arts

View Nationwide Drama & Theater Arts Report

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