by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in drama & theater arts at New York University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, New York University highly for drama & theater arts, coming in at #23 out of 370 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 23 of 370 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in New York | 1 of 42 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 70 |
Here is each degree level granted in drama & theater arts at New York University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 464 |
| Master’s | 114 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New York University conferred 114 master’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
New York University is among the very best schools in the country for drama & theater arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $79,994 | $79,994 |
| Fees | $3,198 | $3,198 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at New York University were White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 9 |
New York University conferred 51 master’s completions in playwriting and screenwriting in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
New York University awarded 46 master’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).
New York University granted 17 master’s degrees in technical theatre/theatre design and technology in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (53%).
During the most recent reporting year, New York University awarded 2 doctoral degrees in drama & theater arts.
New York University is not currently ranked for drama & theater arts at the doctoral level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in drama & theater arts from New York University were women.
The majority of drama & theater arts doctoral degree graduates at New York University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a doctoral in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
New York University awarded 2 doctoral completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at New York University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 464 |