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Graduate Drama & Theater Arts Programs at Boston University

15 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#2 Best Rank — Master's

We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in drama & theater arts at BU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

BU Graduate Drama & Theater Arts Rankings

#70 in the U.S.
#2 in Massachusetts
#4 in the New England Region

College Factual rates BU highly for drama & theater arts, ranked #70 out of 370 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools 70 of 370
Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Massachusetts 2 of 8
Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the New England Region 4 of 18

Graduate Drama & Theater Arts Degrees at BU

The following degree levels are available for drama & theater arts at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 58
Master’s 14
Graduate Certificate 1

BU Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 14 master’s degrees in drama & theater arts.

Master’s Rankings

BU is among the very best schools in the country for drama & theater arts at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts 2
Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region 3
Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools 16

BU Graduate Tuition and Fees

$67,626 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $66,670 $66,670
Fees $956 $956

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Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 43% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.

BU gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Master's degree grads The largest share of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at BU were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in drama & theater arts.

Ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Boston University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 7
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology (Master’s)

BU granted 14 master’s completions in technical theatre/theatre design and technology in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).

BU Drama & Theater Arts Graduate Certificate Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in drama & theater arts.

Graduate Certificate Rankings

BU has not been ranked for drama & theater arts at the graduate certificate level.

Graduate Certificate Student Diversity

Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in drama & theater arts from BU identified as men.

BU gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Graduate Certificate degree grads The majority of drama & theater arts graduate certificate degree graduates at BU are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a graduate certificate in drama & theater arts.

Ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Boston University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology (Graduate Certificate)

BU awarded 1 graduate certificate completion in technical theatre/theatre design and technology in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).

Undergraduate Study in Drama & Theater Arts at BU

Undergraduate study is also available at BU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts 58

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