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280 Master's degrees in Drama in North America
Florida State University4,4(380)
Tallahassee, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Lighting Design
Illuminate your path to success with Florida State University's Lighting Design MFA master program. This dynamic program blends artistic creativity with technical expertise, preparing students for thriving careers in the field of lighting design.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$21,129/yr
University of Denver4,7(6)
Denver, United States Top 5% in Worldwide Professional Creative Writing - Professional Dramatic Writing
Cultivate your passion for creating texts that are meant to be performed in person, on film, on radio, or in new media such as podcasts in the Professional Creative Writing - Professional Dramatic Writing program of the University of Denver.
M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
1½ year$41,232/yr
University of Connecticut4,4(28)
Storrs, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Dramatic Arts (Costume Design)
The Master of Fine Arts degree in Dramatic Arts (Costume Design) at University of Connecticut provides a highly tailorable program which allows students to follow a path that is unique to their interests and passions. Students are encouraged to take courses across disciplines and to be pro-active makers and creators.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$41,424/yr
University of San Diego4,0(7)
San Diego, United States Top 9% in Worldwide Acting
The Acting program of the University of San Diego is designed to take advantage of training and performance opportunities made available by The Old Globe. Students' performance work in the Globe's professional productions is much more than an added attraction, it is one of the centerpieces of the training.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$46,650/yr
University of Washington4,2(54)
Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Directing
The Directing program at the University of Washington School of Drama is a three year intensive, conservatory program designed to prepare students for successful entry into the professional theatre.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$39,204/yr
University of Central Florida3,8(50)
Orlando, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Theatre - Theatre for Young Audiences
The Theatre - Theatre for Young Audiences program of University of Central Florida is designed for students who demonstrate the artistic and intellectual capacity and evidence of professional promise to pursue careers in professional and academic theatre.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$22,988/yr
Temple University4,2(71)
Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Theater - Playwriting
Develop and refine your voice as a writer—and gain the skills you need to sustain a life in the arts—with the Master of Fine Arts in Theater - Playwriting at Temple University's School of Theater, Film and Media Arts.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$35,020/yr
Texas A&M University–Commerce4,0(1)
Commerce, United States Theatre
Theatre from Texas A&M University–Commerce offers an intensive study of dramatic traditions as well as practical, artistic explorations.
Master Full-time On-campus
1 year, 2 months$14,682/yr
University of California, Irvine (UCI)4,4(7)
Irvine, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Acting
The Acting program of University of California, Irvine (UCI) is devoted to the development of working professional actors: actors who can make for themselves a successful professional life in an extraordinarily competitive field and who possess the skills, insight, intelligence, creativity, and vision to create the theatre of the future.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$27,864/yr
University of Southern California4,1(63)
Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Performance (Vocal Arts)
The Performance (Vocal Arts) MM program offered at University of Southern California is a two-year, 30-unit program consisting of individual instruction, ensembles, cantata and oratorio, pedagogy, vocal literature, music history and electives. A graduate recital is required.
M.Mus. Full-time On-campus
2 years$73,260/yr
University of California, Santa Barbara4,2(32)
Santa Barbara, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Theater Studies
The Theater Studies programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers a comprehensive exploration of dramatic arts and performance. This full-time undergraduate degree provides students with a rigorous academic foundation in theatre history and practice, delivered on-campus at this prestigious institution.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$14,430/yr
University of Wisconsin Madison4,1(8)
Madison, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies
The Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies program offered by University of Wisconsin Madison prepares M.A. students to pursue innovative, interdisciplinary research in theatre studies, and to conduct inquiry through scholarly research, practice as research and meaningful teaching experiences.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$25,732/yr
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill4,5(12)
Chapel Hill, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Dramatic Art
The Department of Dramatic Art at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill offers professional training programs in acting, costume production, and technical production leading to the master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degree.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$29,422/yr
University of Connecticut4,4(28)
Storrs, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Dramatic Arts (Puppet Arts)
The Dramatic Arts (Puppet Arts) offered by University of Connecticut requires a minimum of 30 credits, which are composed of a set of core courses in Puppet Arts plus electives from other areas of Dramatic Arts or other UConn departments
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$41,424/yr
University at Buffalo4,4(48)
Buffalo, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Theatre and Performance
The Theatre and Performance programme at University at Buffalo is a research-focused M.A. degree. This 30-credit course is designed for full-time study, typically completed in three semesters. It integrates scholarship with practice, preparing students for advanced doctoral research or professional roles in the arts.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$25,740/yr
New York University4,3(114)
New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Graduate Musical Theatre Writing
The Graduate Musical Theatre Writing program from New York University is more than a master’s degree; it’s a community of collaborators engaged in the ever-evolving process of creating new musical theatre.
Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$76,646/yr
Carnegie Mellon University4,3(24)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Dramatic Writing
This is a rigorous graduate Dramatic Writing program at Carnegie Mellon University with a substantial workload. It fosters the courage to fail and try again; the integrity and flexibility needed for a collaborative practice; and curiosity, because curious people make better things.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$37,740/yr
Ohio University4,5(31)
Athens, United States Top 3% in Worldwide Playwriting
Playwriting is offered by Ohio University. The goal of the Professional Playwriting Program is to cultivate the individual artistic voice and vision of developing playwrights who, by developing new plays that actively engage in the contemporary social, scientific, political, and aesthetic debates of the nation, will become leaders in American Theater and active contributors to American culture.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$33,390/yr
Washington University in St. Louis4,4(7)
Saint Louis, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Theater and Performance Studies
The Master’s Program in Theater and Performance Studies at Washington University in St. Louis is one of the strongest programs of its kind. We offer students rigorous scholarly training and support in developing their own independent research projects—all within a collegial, supportive environment that prizes critical thinking and creative practice.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$66,850/yr
University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)
Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Theatre - Directing
The Theatre - Directing MFA program offered at University of Texas at Austin is a vital, ascendant, highly selective professional training program targeted to mid-career theatre artists of proven expertise who embrace the evolving role of the 21st century director.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$19,212/yr