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2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s

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Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master's

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Drama & Theater Arts is the 59th most popular major in the country with 17,341 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, drama and theater arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $23,190 and had an average of $23,522 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 4,079 drama and theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $22,615 and $23,493 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 388 drama and theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $62,572 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 35 colleges that offered a degree in drama and theater arts. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular drama and theater arts programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region master’s degree theater students.

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New York University
New York, New York

Out of the 35 schools in the Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, New York University landed the #1 spot on the list. New York University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 108 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at New York University

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia University in the City of New York. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s list. Columbia is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 30 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Columbia Drama & Theater Arts Report

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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Out of the 35 schools in the Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Carnegie Mellon University landed the #3 spot on the list. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s theater degrees to 24 students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Carnegie Mellon

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Pace University - New York
New York, New York

Out of the 35 schools in the Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Pace University - New York landed the #4 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 19 masters’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Pace University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Out of the 35 schools in the Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Temple University landed the #5 spot on the list. Temple University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 masters’s theater degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Temple Drama & Theater Arts Report

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s list. George Washington University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 17 masters’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full GWU Drama & Theater Arts Report

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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s list. Located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 17 degrees to qualified masters’s theater students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Villanova

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Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, New York

With a ranking of #6, Brooklyn College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s list. This fairly large school is located in Brooklyn, New York, and it awarded 17 masters’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Brooklyn College

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The Graduate Center, CUNY
New York, New York

The Graduate Center, CUNY came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s ranking. The Graduate Center is a public institution located in New York, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at The Graduate Center

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The New School
New York, New York

The New School ranked #10 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s list. Located in New York, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified masters’s theater students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at New School University

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The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The University of the Arts did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #10. UArts is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 masters’s theater degrees to qualified students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at The University of the Arts

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s ranking. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a large public school situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It awarded 10 masters’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Rutgers New Brunswick

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The Juilliard School
New York, New York

With a ranking of #12, The Juilliard School did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s list. This small school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 10 masters’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Juilliard

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Hunter College
New York, New York

Hunter College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s ranking. Hunter College is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 10 masters’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Hunter Drama & Theater Arts Report

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Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, New York

Sarah Lawrence College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. This small school is located in Bronxville, New York, and it awarded 10 masters’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Sarah Lawrence

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Point Park University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Point Park University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s ranking. Point Park University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 8 masters’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Point Park University

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Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey

Rowan University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s list. Located in Glassboro, New Jersey, this fairly large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s theater students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Rowan University

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #18. SUNY Stony Brook is a large school located in Stony Brook, New York that handed out 6 masters’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at SUNY Stony Brook

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Catholic University of America
Washington, District of Columbia

With a ranking of #18, Catholic University of America did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s list. Catholic University of America is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 6 masters’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Catholic University of America

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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Montclair, New Jersey, and it awarded 5 masters’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Montclair State

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University of Maryland - College Park landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s ranking. College Park, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s theater degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at University of Maryland - College Park

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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York

University at Buffalo ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s list. University at Buffalo is a large school located in Buffalo, New York that handed out 3 masters’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at University at Buffalo

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LIU Post
Brookville, New York

LIU Post did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #22. LIU Post is a private not-for-profit institution located in Brookville, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at LIU Post

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With a ranking of #24, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s list. Pitt is a public institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

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Adelphi University
Garden City, New York

Adelphi University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s ranking. Adelphi University is located in Garden City, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 masters’s theater degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Adelphi University Drama & Theater Arts Report

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Binghamton University
Vestal, New York

Binghamton University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #24. Binghamton University is located in Vestal, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 masters’s theater degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Binghamton University

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