by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 15 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of acting. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 158 master's degrees in acting during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of acting for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for acting students working on their master's degree.
The acting school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Acting Master's Degree Schools.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in acting.
It's difficult to beat Yale University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in acting. Located in the midsize city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in acting from Yale University
University of Southern California is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in acting. USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in acting from University of Southern California
University of California - San Diego is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in acting. UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the city of La Jolla.More information about a master’s in acting from University of California - San Diego
The Juilliard School is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in acting. Located in the city of New York, Juilliard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a master’s in acting from The Juilliard School
Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in acting from Brown University
Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in acting from DePaul University
Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in acting from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
New School University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.More information about a master’s in acting from The New School
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in acting from Temple University
GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a master’s in acting from George Washington University
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One of 11 majors within the Drama & Theater Arts area of study, Acting has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 832 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 333 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 162 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 63 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 43 |
| Musical Theater | 12 |
| Costume Design | 8 |
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