by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in drama & theater arts at Yale University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Yale University as a strong choice for drama & theater arts, coming in at #22 out of 370 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 22 of 370 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Connecticut | 2 of 6 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 18 |
Here is each degree level offered in drama & theater arts at Yale University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 53 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Professional Certificate | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Yale University conferred 53 master’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Yale University is among the very best schools in the country for drama & theater arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,044 | $74,044 |
| Fees | $2,325 | $2,325 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at Yale University are White. Approximately 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Yale University conferred 24 master’s degrees in technical theatre/theatre design and technology recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (42%).
Yale University conferred 16 master’s completions in acting recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (31%).
Yale University awarded 6 master’s completions in directing and theatrical production in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).
Yale University conferred 4 master’s completions in theatre literature, history and criticism recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Yale University awarded 3 master’s degrees in playwriting and screenwriting in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Yale University conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in drama & theater arts.
Yale University has not been ranked for drama & theater arts at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in drama & theater arts from Yale University identified as men.
The majority of drama & theater arts graduate certificate degree graduates at Yale University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a graduate certificate 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Yale University conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in technical theatre/theatre design and technology in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Yale University awarded 7 professional certificate degrees in drama & theater arts.
Yale University has not been ranked for drama & theater arts at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of drama & theater arts professional certificate degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts professional certificate degree graduates at Yale University were White. Roughly 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a professional certificate in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Yale University granted 7 professional certificate completions in technical theatre/theatre design and technology in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (29%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Yale University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 19 |