Master’s Degrees in Drama & Dance Education
Education Levels of Drama Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 95 people earned their master's degree in drama education. This earns it the #67 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in drama education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 114 |
| Master’s Degree | 95 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Drama Education Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for drama education students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in drama education. About 78.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20 |
| Women | 75 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of drama education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 71 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Drama Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges that offer a master’s degree in drama education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Emerson College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for drama education majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in drama education from Emerson. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Hunter College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in drama education. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in drama education from Hunter. About 90% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Northern Colorado. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in drama education from University of Northern Colorado. About 92% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in drama education from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Columbus State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in drama education. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in drama education from CSU. About 70% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in drama education. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in drama education from UNC Greensboro. About 91% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Winthrop University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in drama education from Winthrop. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in drama education from Boston U.
The 8th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Adelphi University. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,575 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in drama education from Adelphi.
The 11th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola Marymount University. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,588 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in drama education from Loyola Marymount. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Niagara University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in drama education from Niagara.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to drama education that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Reading Education | 4,837 |
| Mathematics Education | 1,666 |
| Physical Education & Coaching | 1,554 |
| Other Teacher Education | 1,261 |
| Music Education | 1,142 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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