Master’s Degrees in Drama & Dance Education
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Education Levels of Drama Education Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 students 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 | 162 |
| Master’s Degree | 118 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
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 87.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 103 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of drama education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 83 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
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 $50,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,248 per year. The drama education program at Emerson College awarded 53 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The drama education program at Hunter College awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 55% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The drama education program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,127 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,192 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to drama education majors at University of Northern Colorado. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to drama education majors at CSU. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. The drama education program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $15,472 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to drama education majors at Winthrop. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% 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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 master's degrees were handed out to drama education majors at Boston U.
The 8th most popular school in the country for drama education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Adelphi University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,040 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in drama education from Adelphi. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fontbonne University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in drama education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,950 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in drama education from Fontbonne University.
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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 | 5,516 |
| Physical Education & Coaching | 1,717 |
| Mathematics Education | 1,684 |
| Other Teacher Education | 1,213 |
| Music Education | 1,178 |
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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