DramaUnited States

259 Master's degrees in Drama in United States

University of Memphis4,4(17)

Memphis, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Theatre

The goal of the department, when training a candidate for the MFA Theatre degree at the University of Memphis, is to provide the tools, opportunities and skills for the talented student to become a master craftsman.

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

1 year$20,340/yr

Tulane University4,2(29)

New Orleans, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre Design and Technical Production

The Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Design and Technical Production at Tulane University offers an in-depth study of theatrical design areas with an emphasis on preparing the student for a career in the professional theatre or as a teacher of a specialized field at the university level.

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

3 years$70,362/yr

Eastern Michigan University4,4(7)

Ypsilanti, United States

Theatre Arts

This Theatre Arts program at Eastern Michigan University combines academic course work with practical production experience and is designed to balance theoretical and applied approaches to theatre both as art form and cultural institution.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,916/yr

Rutgers University4,2(61)

New Brunswick, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Theater Arts

The focus of the Theater Arts programme of Rutgers University is to provide aspiring theater professional with a unique experience including intensive studio classes, innovative academic curricula and ground-breaking fully supported productions.

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

2 years$37,416/yr

University of Tennessee Knoxville4,4(7)

Knoxville, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Acting

The Acting program at University of Tennessee Knoxville is seamlessly integrated with the operations of Clarence Brown Theatre – a professional LORT theatre.

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

3 years$32,208/yr

George Mason University4,1(103)

Fairfax, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Teaching Theatre PK-12

The Teaching Theatre PK-12, Postgrad Certificate at George Mason University is a pre-service program that prepares students for Theatre Arts licensure by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time +2 On-campus

$36,477/yr

Rowan University4,2(11)

Glassboro, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Teaching: Theatre

The Teaching: Theatre programme at Rowan University is a full-time Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.) degree. This hybrid course spans 33 semester hours and is designed for those with an undergraduate theatre background seeking initial New Jersey teaching certification for K-12 classrooms in a professional setting.

M.Sc. Full-time Blended

1 year$31,572/yr

University of South Carolina3,7(6)

Columbia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre

The University of South Carolina is the only school in the state that offers an MFA in acting, design or directing so you can achieve the highest degree possible in theatre design or performance. Apply to the Theatre MFA program.

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

3 years$12,012/yr

University of Cincinnati4,3(19)

Cincinnati, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Theater Design and Production - Lighting Design Technology

CCM is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution of more than 40,000 students. The Theater Design and Production - Lighting Design Technology program is offered by University of Cincinnati.

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

3 years$26,644/yr

University of Central Florida3,8(50)

Orlando, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre

The Theatre program of University of Central Florida provides high school teachers, community college teachers, and developing theatre scholars the opportunity to strengthen skills and knowledge of theatre beyond the undergraduate level.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,988/yr

University of Nevada, Las Vegas4,1(21)

Las Vegas, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Theatre

With the goal to develop a resourceful and flexible student with a broad and diverse portfolio, the department requires that each student develop a primary focus in a selected area of design/technology: scenic design, lighting design, costume design, or technical direction. The Theatre v University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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

2 years$28,895/yr

Indiana University Bloomington4,0(196)

Bloomington, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre Technology

The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Technology at Indiana University Bloomington aims to graduate highly competent technical directors who are equipped for successful careers in the innovative discipline of theatre technology.

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

3 years$27,271/yr

Northwestern University4,2(54)

Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Writing for the Screen and Stage

The Writing for the Screen and Stage program at Northwestern University is founded upon these five principles, principles that have also guided Northwestern's highly successful undergraduate Creative Writing for the Media Program.

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

2 years$45,946/yr

University of Central Florida3,8(50)

Orlando, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre

The Theatre program at University of Central Florida is a highly selective, rigorous, three-year professional training program emphasizing both theatre theory and practice.

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

1 year$22,988/yr

San Diego State University4,5(35)

San Diego, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Musical Theatre

San Diego State University's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree in Musical Theatre has helped hundreds of students establish life-long careers as leaders in the world of Musical Theatre.

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

2 years$11,548/yr

Arizona State University4,3(230)

Tempe, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre - Directing

Do you want to collaborate with some of the most innovative theatre minds in the country? Come and explore how to develop new work with gifted playwrights, devisors and community-engaged artists in this Theatre - Directing program at Arizona State University.

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

3 years$30,348/yr

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Educational Theatre

The Educational Theatre programme at The City University of New York offers comprehensive graduate training for aspiring artist-educators. This M.S.Ed. degree provides flexible study modes, including initial and professional certification pathways, to suit diverse career goals within the drama and teaching sectors.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,635/yr

Moravian University4,6(9)

Bethlehem, United States

Performance Creation

The Moravian College Master of Fine Arts in Performance Creation, in partnership with Touchstone Theatre, is a unique opportunity for artists to hone their vision and see their work through from artistic impulse to realization on stage.

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

1 year, 9 months$8,500/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Performing Arts Administration

At the Performing Arts Administration MA program from New York University you’ll combine intensive study with internships at leading New York City organizations. Learn how to imagine creative solutions to emergent problems, think critically, communicate effectively, and manage both human and material resources.

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

2 years$26,220/yr

Western Illinois University4,2(34)

Macomb, United States

Theatre

The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a program of graduate study leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree at Western Illinois University in the following areas of concentration: acting, directing, and design (costume, lighting, and scenic).

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

3 years$16,285/yr