DramaUnited States

258 Master's degrees in Drama in United States

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Performance and Interactive Media Arts

Drawing on all the opportunities that New York City presents, this intimate, multidisciplinary Performance and Interactive Media Arts degree from The City University of New York features working artists at the top of their game.

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

2 years$15,390/yr

University of Cincinnati4,3(19)

Cincinnati, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Theater Design and Production - Makeup and Wig Design

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 - Makeup and Wig Design program is offered by University of Cincinnati.

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

3 years$26,644/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

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

George Washington University4,2(39)

Washington, D. C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Classical Acting

The Shakespeare Theatre Company brings to the partnership world-class artists/teachers, a comprehensive training program and a distinguished reputation as a nationally and internationally recognized leader in classical repertory, under the guidance of Artistic Director Michael Kahn. The Classical Acting program is offered at George Washington University.

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

2 years$24,653/yr

University of Nevada, Las Vegas4,1(21)

Las Vegas, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Writing for Dramatic Media

This Writing for Dramatic Media major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas focuses specifically on the art and craft of writing for performance. This is a three-year long creative writing discipline housed in a film department.

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

3 years$28,895/yr

Utah State University4,4(59)

Logan, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts program of the Utah State University is the only theatre program in the state with its own professional Equity theatre company, where students and professionals have the opportunity to work with the Old Lyric Repertory Company.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$32,570/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

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, and English Education, Grades 7-12, Initial Certification

At the Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, and English Education, Grades 7-12, Initial Certification MA program from New York University students will learn pedagogical methods and drama strategies that can be integrated into the teaching of theatre, reading, writing, and language arts.

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

1 year$55,254/yr

University of Pittsburgh4,2(6)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Performance Pedagogy

Designed to equip working, professional actors with the tools to expand their employment opportunities in teaching at the college and university level, the Performance Pedagogy at the University of Pittsburgh offers a dynamic synthesis of teaching, practice, and scholarship.

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

2 years$47,378/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

California Institute of the Arts CalArts4,5(11)

California, United States

Directing

At California Institute of the Arts CalArts, in addition to MFA Directing-specific seminars and labs, students participate extensively in the Acting Program as well as in the Programs in Experience Design and Production.

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

3 years$60,650/yr

University of Hawaii at Manoa4,1(21)

Honolulu, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre

The Theatre program at University of Hawaii at Manoa is renowned for its Asian theatre productions and course offerings, as well as programs in Western and Hawaiian theatre (acting, directing, history, theory), design, playwriting and TYA (theatre for young audiences).

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$44,864/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Theatre - Live Design

At the Theatre - Live Design MFA program offered at University of Texas at Austin you can explore your talent at a university with vast academic resources in the dynamic and culturally inclusive city of Austin.

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

3 years$19,212/yr

Temple University4,2(71)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theater - Directing

Develop skills as an artistic leader and creative communicator with the Master of Fine Arts in Theater - Directing in Temple University’s School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. The program is primarily designed to prepare graduates for careers in theater.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$32,680/yr

University of California, Riverside4,8(8)

Riverside, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts

The Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts programme at the University of California, Riverside is a two-year, full-time Master of Fine Arts. This intensive degree focuses on fiction, poetry, nonfiction, screenwriting, and playwriting, providing students with world-renowned faculty and excellent funding.

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

2 years$24,010/yr

California Institute of the Arts CalArts4,5(11)

California, United States

Acting

The Acting Program from California Institute of the Arts CalArts offers classically centered training with an eye toward the future, and is designed to prepare emerging artists for the performance challenges of the 21st Century.

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

3 years$60,650/yr

University of Central Florida3,8(50)

Online Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre - Musical Theatre Pedagogy

This Theatre - Musical Theatre Pedagogy track at the University of Central Florida provides secondary and post-secondary (community/state college) teachers, as well as developing theatre scholars, the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of musical theatre pedagogy and theory beyond the undergraduate level, which usually focuses, primarily, on performance skills.

M.A. Part-time Online

2 years$22,226/yr

College of Charleston3,5(4)

Charleston, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Performing Arts

Through this Performing Arts program at College of Charleston, you’ll explore the curriculum and management of elementary and secondary music and theatre education programs, and be prepared to inspire confidence and creativity in a new generation of students

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

2 years$6,840/yr

Academy of Art University3,8(87)

San Francisco, United States

Acting

Train in the fundamentals of film acting in the Acting program from Academy of Art University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$33,426/yr