by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for playwriting & screenwriting students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 74 master's degrees in playwriting & screenwriting to qualified students.
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The playwriting and screenwriting master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for playwriting & screenwriting students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Playwriting & Screenwriting Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
MA in English & Creative Writing - Screenwriting
Follow your passion and gain practical skills, through understanding of the importance of plot, scene and character with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in playwriting & screenwriting.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in playwriting & screenwriting has to check out New York University. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in playwriting & screenwriting from New York University
Carnegie Mellon University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in playwriting & screenwriting. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in playwriting & screenwriting from Carnegie Mellon University
The New School is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in playwriting & screenwriting. New School University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.More information about a master’s in playwriting & screenwriting from The New School
It is difficult to beat Point Park University if you want to pursue a master's degree in playwriting & screenwriting. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Point Park is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in playwriting & screenwriting from Point Park University
Located in the large city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in playwriting & screenwriting from Hunter College
Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in playwriting & screenwriting from Stony Brook University
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Low-Residency MFA in Fiction and Nonfiction
Harness your passion for storytelling with SNHU's Mountainview Low-Residency MFA in Fiction and Nonfiction. In this small, two-year creative writing program, students work one-on-one with our distinguished faculty remotely for most of the semester but convene for weeklong intensive residencies in June and January. At residencies, students critique each other's work face-to-face, meet with major authors, agents and editors and learn how to teach at the college level.
Explore the best playwriting & screenwriting colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 695 | 61 |
| Pennsylvania | 607 | 13 |
| District of Columbia | 334 | 0 |
One of 11 majors within the Drama & Theater Arts area of study, Playwriting & Screenwriting has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 183 |
| Acting | 44 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 35 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 29 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 11 |
| Musical Theater | 8 |
| Costume Design | 4 |
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