Master’s Degrees in Theater Design & Technology
Education Levels of Theater Design Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 142 people earned their master's degree in theater design. This earns it the #433 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 design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 142 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Theater Design Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for theater design majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for theater design majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in theater design. About 59.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 58 |
| Women | 84 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theater design master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 89 |
| International Students | 22 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Theater Design Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges that offer a master’s degree in theater design. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Savannah College of Art and Design tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for theater design majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in theater design from SCAD.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for theater design majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,497 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in theater design from UNCSA. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for theater design majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in theater design from NYU. Of these students, 73% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California Institute of the Arts comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater design. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,074 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in theater design from CalArts. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater design. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in theater design from OHIO Athens. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for theater design majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in theater design from Boston U. About 50% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Missouri - Kansas City is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater design. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in theater design from UMKC. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater design. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in theater design from Yale. About 42% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater design. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in theater design from UC. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in theater design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in theater design from UW Seattle.
The 12th most popular school in the country for theater design majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in theater design from UMCP. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater design. Each year, around 39,500 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, 4 people received their master's degree in theater design from UCSD. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for theater design majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Iowa. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in theater design from Iowa. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Temple University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in theater design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in theater design from Temple.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theater design that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 927 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 375 |
| Acting | 174 |
| 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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