We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in drama & theater arts at USC. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USC highly for drama & theater arts, ranked #29 out of 370 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 29 of 370 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in California | 6 of 65 |
Here is each degree level offered in drama & theater arts at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 208 |
| Master’s | 37 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California awarded 37 master’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for drama & theater arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 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 | $80,184 | $80,184 |
| Fees | $1,756 | $1,756 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at USC were White. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USC conferred 30 master’s completions in playwriting and screenwriting in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).
USC awarded 7 master’s completions in acting recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (43%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at USC. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 208 |