Master’s Degrees in Theater Arts
Education Levels of Theater Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 927 people earned their master's degree in theater. This earns it the #169 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in theater at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 927 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 70 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
Earnings of Theater Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for theater students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in theater. About 65.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 317 |
| Women | 610 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theater master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 90 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87 |
| White | 595 |
| International Students | 67 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 70 |
Most Popular Theater Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 147 colleges that offer a master’s degree in theater. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theater students seekinga master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in theater from NYU. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Regent University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in theater from Regent. About 66% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in theater from Columbia. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Florida State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in theater from Florida State. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in theater from UT Austin. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Houston is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in theater from UH. Of these students, 71% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in theater from UCLA. About 70% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Irvine is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in theater from UC Irvine. Of these students, 69% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Tech University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in theater from Texas Tech. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brooklyn College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in theater from Brooklyn College. About 76% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their master's degree is Villanova University. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in theater from Villanova. About 53% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - Commerce comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in theater from Texas A&M Commerce. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wayne State University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in theater from Wayne State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The University of the Arts comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in theater from UArts.
Mary Baldwin University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,732 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in theater from Mary Baldwin. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Alabama. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in theater from UA. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Connecticut comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in theater from UCONN. Of these students, 57% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in theater from UGA.
The 18th most popular school in the country for theater majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Idaho. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in theater from U of I. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theater that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 375 |
| Acting | 174 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 142 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 69 |
| Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 49 |
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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