by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in drama & theater arts at Carnegie Mellon; CMU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Carnegie Mellon; CMU as a strong choice for drama & theater arts, coming in at #72 out of 370 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 72 of 370 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Pennsylvania | 4 of 13 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in drama & theater arts at Carnegie Mellon; CMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 35 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Carnegie Mellon University conferred 35 master’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Carnegie Mellon; CMU is among the very best schools in the country for drama & theater arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at Carnegie Mellon; CMU were White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Carnegie Mellon; CMU conferred 15 master’s degrees in dramatic/theatre arts and stagecraft, other in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
Carnegie Mellon; CMU awarded 9 master’s completions in playwriting and screenwriting in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
Carnegie Mellon; CMU awarded 8 master’s degrees in directing and theatrical production in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
Carnegie Mellon; CMU conferred 3 master’s completions in costume design recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (67%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Carnegie Mellon; CMU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 44 |