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Graduate Drama & Theater Arts Programs at University of Southern California

37 Graduate Degrees Awarded
1 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 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:

USC Graduate Drama & Theater Arts Rankings

#29 in the U.S.
#6 in California

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

Graduate Drama & Theater Arts Degrees at USC

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

USC Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California awarded 37 master’s degrees in drama & theater arts.

Master’s Rankings

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.

Ranking Rank
Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California 2
Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region 2
Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools 10

USC Graduate Tuition and Fees

$81,940 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

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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Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 41% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.

USC gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Master's degree grads 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 diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at University of Southern California
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

Playwriting and Screenwriting (Master’s)

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%).

Acting (Master’s)

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%).

Undergraduate Study in Drama & Theater Arts at USC

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

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