by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in drama & theater arts at Northwestern University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for drama & theater arts, ranked #3 out of 370 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 3 of 370 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Illinois | 1 of 15 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 49 |
The table below lists every degree level available for drama & theater arts at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 91 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University handed out 16 master’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for drama & theater arts at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
Find out more about Northwestern University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were Black or African American. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northwestern University granted 6 master’s degrees 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 Black or African American (33%).
Northwestern University awarded 4 master’s completions in acting in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (25%).
Northwestern University awarded 4 master’s completions in playwriting and screenwriting in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (75%).
Northwestern University awarded 2 master’s completions in directing and theatrical production in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University handed out 5 doctoral degrees in drama & theater arts.
Northwestern University has not been ranked for drama & theater arts at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of drama & theater arts doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northwestern University granted 5 doctoral completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Northwestern University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 91 |