by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for drama & theater arts students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 88 master's degrees in drama & theater arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The theater master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality theater program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 drama & theater arts 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 Drama & Theater Arts Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for drama & theater arts students seeking a a master's degree.
Carnegie Mellon University is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in drama & theater arts. 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 drama & theater arts from Carnegie Mellon University
It is hard to beat The University of the Arts if you want to pursue a master's degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UArts is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the theater program earn an average of $20,630 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a master’s in drama & theater arts from The University of the Arts
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in drama & theater arts needs to take a look at Villanova University. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.
Those drama & theater arts students who get their master's degree from Villanova University make $2,320 more than the standard theater student.
More information about a master’s in drama & theater arts from Villanova University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in drama & theater arts needs to look into Point Park University. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Point Park is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in drama & theater arts from Point Park University
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in drama & theater arts from Temple University
Explore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 250 |
| Maryland | 193 | 5 |
| New Jersey | 188 | 22 |
| District of Columbia | 154 | 23 |
Drama & Theater Arts is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 38 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 13 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 8 |
| Musical Theater | 8 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 8 |
| Acting | 6 |
| Costume Design | 4 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 225 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 115 |
| Arts & Media Management | 97 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 73 |
| Dance | 19 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 11 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 8 |
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