Doctor’s Degrees in Theater Arts
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Education Levels of Theater Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 65 people earned their doctor's degree in theater. This makes it the 204th most popular doctor's degree 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 | 842 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 65 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
Earnings of Theater Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for theater majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in theater. About 64.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23 |
| Women | 42 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theater doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 33 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Theater Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in theater. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theater students seekinga doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in theater from Ohio State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Northwestern University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theater. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in theater from Northwestern. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Stanford University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theater. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in theater from Stanford.
The 4th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UCLA. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theater. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UCSD.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theater. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in theater from Columbia.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theater. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in theater from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theater. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in theater from Pitt.
The 4th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UW Seattle.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UC Berkeley. About 100% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UGA.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UH Manoa. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UIUC.
University of Kansas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theater. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from KU. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Tufts University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theater. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,804 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from Tufts.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theater. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from UMN Twin Cities.
Cornell University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theater. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from Cornell.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,272 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in theater from BGSU.
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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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