DramaNorth America

280 Master's degrees in Drama in North America

Columbus State University4,3(9)

Columbus, United States

Theatre Education

The Department of Theatre is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). We offer a master degree in Theatre Education at Columbus State University.

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

3 years$10,800/yr

Bowling Green State University4,2(18)

Bowling Green, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Theatre

The Master of Arts Program in Theatre at Bowling Green State University is designed to provide students with fundamentals essential for the development of independent thought and expression, ingredients necessary for creative scholarship and artistry in the theater.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$10,643/yr

West Virginia University4,4(8)

Morgantown, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Acting

The Master of Fine Arts in Acting at West Virginia University is an intensive three-year course of study and the School of Theatre & Dance accepts a limited number of students to the program once every three years.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$30,024/yr

Minnesota State University Mankato4,3(17)

Mankato, United States

Theatre and Dance

The MFA from Minnesota State University Mankato is a terminal degree for the creative artists and educators, and provides training for increased professional competencies in the specialized areas of Theatre and Dance.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,178/yr

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Theatre - Directing

The Theatre - Directing program at Columbia University is based on the idea that one’s vision as a director is developed through practice, encouragement, critical feedback, collaboration…and more practice

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$77,840/yr

University of British Columbia4,2(210)

Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Creative Writing and Theatre

At the University of British Columbia, we have Canada's oldest and most respected MFA Program in Creative Writing and Theatre. Offering an unprecedented 11 genres for potential study, students work in a learner-centered, workshop-driven program which offers an exciting breadth of choices, award-winning faculty and a setting in one of the world's most beautiful and livable cities.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$7,266/yr

University of Central Florida3,8(50)

Orlando, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre - Acting

The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Acting track is a NAST-accredited pre-professional actor training program at the University of Central Florida.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$22,988/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Vocal Performance - Music Theatre

At the Vocal Performance - Music Theatre MM program from New York University you'll perform in fully staged productions under the guidance of professional directors, choreographers, conductors, and designers.

M.Mus. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$55,254/yr

Arizona State University4,3(230)

Tempe, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre - Interdisciplinary Digital Media

The Theatre - Interdisciplinary Digital Media MFA program from Arizona State University focuses on the growing importance of digital media as a way of making and thinking about art.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$30,348/yr

Ohio University4,5(31)

Athens, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Acting

The MFA Acting at Ohio University is a rigorous three-year training program, led by a faculty of working theater practitioners.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$33,390/yr

University of Idaho4,5(11)

Moscow, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Theatre Arts - Costumes

Whether you dream of a career on Broadway or in Hollywood, this Theatre Arts - Costumes program at University of Idaho provides the intensive training and on-stage opportunities you need to achieve your professional aspirations in the performing arts.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,582/yr

Missouri State University3,6(5)

Springfield, United States

Dramatic Writing

Advanced study in Dramatic Writing for film, television, web, and the stage. The curriculum of the Dramatic Writing at Missouri State University is designed to prepare students for a wide variety of professional writing outlets

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$16,798/yr

University of California, Irvine (UCI)4,4(7)

Irvine, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Stage Management

The Stage Management program at University of California, Irvine (UCI) is dedicated to the professional training of advanced students interested in developing their skills, knowledge, and abilities in production stage management.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$27,864/yr

University of Guelph4,3(59)

Guelph, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre Studies

The Theatre Studies program of University of Guelph is a research-based degree that offers students the opportunity to work with award-winning theatre scholars and practitioners.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$10,053/yr

University of Victoria4,2(29)

Victoria, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre Studies

Performance is the key to everything we do. Our graduate Theatre Studies program at University of Victoria, British Columbia teach in a comprehensive and immersive style.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$4,118/yr

Texas State University4,2(20)

San Marcos, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Theatre (Design Concentration)

The Theatre (Design Concentration)degree from Texas State University expands the skills of students, preparing them to work in regional and national theatres and to teach at the university level.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$16,380/yr

Pennsylvania State University4,4(39)

University Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Theatre

The M.F.A. Theatre program at Pennsylvania State University entails specialized professional training in one of the following areas: acting, directing, scene design, costume design, costuming, lighting design, and technical direction.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$46,796/yr

University of North Carolina Greensboro4,0(5)

Greensboro, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Drama

The School of Theatre offers the MFA in Drama with a concentration in Theatre for Youth. The MFA from University of North Carolina Greensboro is a terminal master’s degree designed to develop individual artistry and provide advanced, specialized training in youth theatre.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,328/yr

University of North Carolina Greensboro4,0(5)

Greensboro, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Youth

The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre for Youth at University of North Carolina Greensboro is a terminal degree program designed to educate theatre artists for leadership roles within the growing field of theatre with and for youth. Candidates for this program demonstrate a dedication to working with young people through drama-in-education and theatre for young audiences.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,328/yr

University of Victoria4,2(29)

Victoria, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Applied Theatre

Discover the dynamic and global impact of theatre. Under faculty supervision, you’ll find critical ways to apply this knowledge through opportunities such as a practicum project with community organizations or research institutes at the Applied Theatre programme at the University of Victoria.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$4,118/yr