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Performing Arts Schools Offering Theatre and Drama Master's Degrees

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Listed In 2024, we rated 159 schools granting theatre master's degrees.

The best theatre master's degree program in the United States is offered by Northwestern University. That school offers an excellent theatre master's degree program evaluated with five stars for curriculum and four stars for teaching.

See the top schools offering theatre master's degrees below or narrow your search by state.

Theatre master's degree schools:

Northwestern University - Performing Arts School Ranking
1. Northwestern University

Located in Evanston, Illinois

The Juilliard School - Performing Arts School Ranking
2. The Juilliard School

Located in New York City, New York

Carnegie Mellon University - Performing Arts School Ranking
3. Carnegie Mellon University

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

New York University - Performing Arts School Ranking
4. New York University

Located in New York City, New York

University of California Los Angeles - Performing Arts School Ranking
5. University of California Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, California

University of Southern California - Performing Arts School Ranking
6. University of Southern California

Located in Los Angeles, California

University of Florida - Performing Arts School Ranking
7. University of Florida

Located in Gainesville, Florida

University of California Irvine - Performing Arts School Ranking
8. University of California Irvine

Located in Irvine, California

The University of Texas at Austin - Performing Arts School Ranking
9. The University of Texas

Located in Austin, Texas

University of Washington Seattle - Performing Arts School Ranking
10. University of Washington Seattle

Located in Seattle, Washington

University of California Davis - Performing Arts School Ranking
11. University of California Davis

Located in Davis, California

The New School - Performing Arts School Ranking
12. The New School

Located in New York City, New York

California State University Long Beach - Performing Arts School Ranking
13. California State University Long Beach

Located in Long Beach, California

Rutgers University New Brunswick - Performing Arts School Ranking
14. Rutgers University New Brunswick

Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey

University of Central Florida - Performing Arts School Ranking
15. University of Central Florida

Located in Orlando, Florida

Indiana University Bloomington - Performing Arts School Ranking
16. Indiana University Bloomington

Located in Bloomington, Indiana

California State University Fullerton - Performing Arts School Ranking
17. California State University Fullerton

Located in Fullerton, California

Temple University - Performing Arts School Ranking
18. Temple University

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Kansas - Performing Arts School Ranking
19. University of Kansas

Located in Lawrence, Kansas

American Musical and Dramatic Academy - Performing Arts School Ranking
20. American Musical and Dramatic Academy

Located in New York City, New York

Montclair State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
21. Montclair State University

Located in Montclair, New Jersey

San Francisco State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
22. San Francisco State University

Located in San Francisco, California

University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Performing Arts School Ranking
23. University of North Carolina

Located in Greensboro, North Carolina

Texas State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
24. Texas State University

Located in San Marcos, Texas

Columbia University in the City of New York - Performing Arts School Ranking
25. Columbia University in the City of New York

Located in New York City, New York

Brown University - Performing Arts School Ranking
26. Brown University

Located in Providence, Rhode Island

Yale University - Performing Arts School Ranking
27. Yale University

Located in New Haven, Connecticut

Washington University in St Louis - Performing Arts School Ranking
28. Washington University in St Louis

Located in Saint Louis, Missouri

Wesleyan University - Performing Arts School Ranking
29. Wesleyan University

Located in Middletown, Connecticut

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Performing Arts School Ranking
30. University of North Carolina

Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Villanova University - Performing Arts School Ranking
31. Villanova University

Located in Villanova, Pennsylvania

University of Virginia - Performing Arts School Ranking
32. University of Virginia

Located in Charlottesville, Virginia

Tulane University of Louisiana - Performing Arts School Ranking
33. Tulane University of Louisiana

Located in New Orleans, Louisiana

University of California Berkeley - Performing Arts School Ranking
34. University of California Berkeley

Located in Berkeley, California

Smith College - Performing Arts School Ranking
35. Smith College

Located in Northampton, Massachusetts

Case Western Reserve University - Performing Arts School Ranking
36. Case Western Reserve University

Located in Cleveland, Ohio

Florida State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
37. Florida State University

Located in Tallahassee, Florida

California Institute of the Arts - Performing Arts School Ranking
38. California Institute of the Arts

Located in Valencia, California

University of California San Diego - Performing Arts School Ranking
39. University of California San Diego

Located in La Jolla, California

University of California Santa Barbara - Performing Arts School Ranking
40. University of California Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara, California

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign - Performing Arts School Ranking
41. University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Located in Champaign, Illinois

George Washington University - Performing Arts School Ranking
42. George Washington University

Located in Washington, District of Columbia

Southern Methodist University - Performing Arts School Ranking
43. Southern Methodist University

Located in Dallas, Texas

University of Georgia - Performing Arts School Ranking
44. University of Georgia

Located in Athens, Georgia

University of Wisconsin Madison - Performing Arts School Ranking
45. University of Wisconsin Madison

Located in Madison, Wisconsin

University of Pittsburgh - Performing Arts School Ranking
46. University of Pittsburgh

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Performing Arts School Ranking
47. CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Located in New York City, New York

Purdue University - Performing Arts School Ranking
48. Purdue University

Located in West Lafayette, Indiana

University of Connecticut - Performing Arts School Ranking
49. University of Connecticut

Located in Storrs, Connecticut

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
50. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Located in Blacksburg, Virginia

University of San Diego - Performing Arts School Ranking
51. University of San Diego

Located in San Diego, California

University of California Santa Cruz - Performing Arts School Ranking
52. University of California Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, California

University of Massachusetts Amherst - Performing Arts School Ranking
53. University of Massachusetts Amherst

Located in Amherst, Massachusetts

Baylor University - Performing Arts School Ranking
54. Baylor University

Located in Waco, Texas

Ohio State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
55. Ohio State University

Located in Columbus, Ohio

Fordham University - Performing Arts School Ranking
56. Fordham University

Located in Bronx, New York

University of Houston - Performing Arts School Ranking
57. University of Houston

Located in Houston, Texas

San Diego State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
58. San Diego State University

Located in San Diego, California

Texas Tech University - Performing Arts School Ranking
59. Texas Tech University

Located in Lubbock, Texas

The Catholic University of America - Performing Arts School Ranking
60. The Catholic University of America

Located in Washington, District of Columbia

Michigan State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
61. Michigan State University

Located in East Lansing, Michigan

University of South Carolina Columbia - Performing Arts School Ranking
62. University of South Carolina Columbia

Located in Columbia, South Carolina

University of Minnesota Twin Cities - Performing Arts School Ranking
63. University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota

The University of Tennessee Knoxville - Performing Arts School Ranking
64. The University of Tennessee Knoxville

Located in Knoxville, Tennessee

University at Buffalo - Performing Arts School Ranking
65. University at Buffalo

Located in Buffalo, New York

Miami University Oxford - Performing Arts School Ranking
66. Miami University Oxford

Located in Oxford, Ohio

SUNY at Albany - Performing Arts School Ranking
67. SUNY at Albany

Located in Albany, New York

CUNY Hunter College - Performing Arts School Ranking
68. CUNY Hunter College

Located in New York City, New York

Berklee College of Music - Performing Arts School Ranking
69. Berklee College of Music

Located in Boston, Massachusetts

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College - Performing Arts School Ranking
70. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The University of Alabama - Performing Arts School Ranking
71. The University of Alabama

Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Virginia Commonwealth University - Performing Arts School Ranking
72. Virginia Commonwealth University

Located in Richmond, Virginia

Sarah Lawrence College - Performing Arts School Ranking
73. Sarah Lawrence College

Located in Bronxville, New York

Arizona State University Immersion - Performing Arts School Ranking
74. Arizona State University Immersion

Located in Tempe, Arizona

Rowan University - Performing Arts School Ranking
75. Rowan University

Located in Glassboro, New Jersey

University of Colorado Boulder - Performing Arts School Ranking
76. University of Colorado Boulder

Located in Boulder, Colorado

Kansas State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
77. Kansas State University

Located in Manhattan, Kansas

University of Arizona - Performing Arts School Ranking
78. University of Arizona

Located in Tucson, Arizona

Adelphi University - Performing Arts School Ranking
79. Adelphi University

Located in Garden City, New York

University of Iowa - Performing Arts School Ranking
80. University of Iowa

Located in Iowa City, Iowa

University of Oregon - Performing Arts School Ranking
81. University of Oregon

Located in Eugene, Oregon

CUNY City College - Performing Arts School Ranking
82. CUNY City College

Located in New York City, New York

University of Arkansas - Performing Arts School Ranking
83. University of Arkansas

Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Utah - Performing Arts School Ranking
84. University of Utah

Located in Salt Lake City, Utah

University of Missouri Columbia - Performing Arts School Ranking
85. University of Missouri Columbia

Located in Columbia, Missouri

San Jose State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
86. San Jose State University

Located in San Jose, California

University of Oklahoma Norman - Performing Arts School Ranking
87. University of Oklahoma Norman

Located in Norman, Oklahoma

University of Idaho - Performing Arts School Ranking
88. University of Idaho

Located in Moscow, Idaho

University of Hawaii at Manoa - Performing Arts School Ranking
89. University of Hawaii

Located in Honolulu, Hawaii

Wayne State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
90. Wayne State University

Located in Detroit, Michigan

University of Nebraska Lincoln - Performing Arts School Ranking
91. University of Nebraska Lincoln

Located in Lincoln, Nebraska

West Virginia University - Performing Arts School Ranking
92. West Virginia University

Located in Morgantown, West Virginia

Bowling Green State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
93. Bowling Green State University

Located in Bowling Green, Ohio

University of Illinois Chicago - Performing Arts School Ranking
94. University of Illinois Chicago

Located in Chicago, Illinois

California State University San Bernardino - Performing Arts School Ranking
95. California State University San Bernardino

Located in San Bernardino, California

California State University Northridge - Performing Arts School Ranking
96. California State University Northridge

Located in Northridge, California

California State University Sacramento - Performing Arts School Ranking
97. California State University Sacramento

Located in Sacramento, California

The University of the Arts - Performing Arts School Ranking
98. The University of the Arts

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ohio University - Performing Arts School Ranking
99. Ohio University

Located in Athens, Ohio

Illinois State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
100. Illinois State University

Located in Normal, Illinois

Towson University - Performing Arts School Ranking
101. Towson University

Located in Towson, Maryland

University of Nevada Las Vegas - Performing Arts School Ranking
102. University of Nevada Las Vegas

Located in Las Vegas, Nevada

University of Louisville - Performing Arts School Ranking
103. University of Louisville

Located in Louisville, Kentucky

Minnesota State University Mankato - Performing Arts School Ranking
104. Minnesota State University Mankato

Located in Mankato, Minnesota

Utah State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
105. Utah State University

Located in Logan, Utah

University of South Dakota - Performing Arts School Ranking
106. University of South Dakota

Located in Vermillion, South Dakota

California State University Los Angeles - Performing Arts School Ranking
107. California State University Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, California

Portland State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
108. Portland State University

Located in Portland, Oregon

Florida Atlantic University - Performing Arts School Ranking
109. Florida Atlantic University

Located in Boca Raton, Florida

University of New Mexico - Performing Arts School Ranking
110. University of New Mexico

Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Savannah College of Art and Design - Performing Arts School Ranking
111. Savannah College of Art and Design

Located in Savannah, Georgia

CUNY Brooklyn College - Performing Arts School Ranking
112. CUNY Brooklyn College

Located in Brooklyn, New York

University of New Orleans - Performing Arts School Ranking
113. University of New Orleans

Located in New Orleans, Louisiana

University of Memphis - Performing Arts School Ranking
114. University of Memphis

Located in Memphis, Tennessee

Texas Woman's University - Performing Arts School Ranking
115. Texas Woman's University

Located in Denton, Texas

Eastern Michigan University - Performing Arts School Ranking
116. Eastern Michigan University

Located in Ypsilanti, Michigan

University of Akron - Performing Arts School Ranking
117. University of Akron

Located in Akron, Ohio

Lindenwood University - Performing Arts School Ranking
118. Lindenwood University

Located in Saint Charles, Missouri

Northern Illinois University - Performing Arts School Ranking
119. Northern Illinois University

Located in Dekalb, Illinois

University of Southern Mississippi - Performing Arts School Ranking
120. University of Southern Mississippi

Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Columbia College Chicago - Performing Arts School Ranking
121. Columbia College Chicago

Located in Chicago, Illinois

Stanford University - Performing Arts School Ranking
122. Stanford University

Located in Stanford, California

Harvard University - Performing Arts School Ranking
123. Harvard University

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cornell University - Performing Arts School Ranking
124. Cornell University

Located in Ithaca, New York

Tufts University - Performing Arts School Ranking
125. Tufts University

Located in Medford, Massachusetts

Binghamton University - Performing Arts School Ranking
126. Binghamton University

Located in Vestal, New York

DePaul University - Performing Arts School Ranking
127. DePaul University

Located in Chicago, Illinois

Regent University - Performing Arts School Ranking
128. Regent University

Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Washington State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
129. Washington State University

Located in Pullman, Washington

Western Washington University - Performing Arts School Ranking
130. Western Washington University

Located in Bellingham, Washington

Oklahoma State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
131. Oklahoma State University

Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma

Long Island University - Performing Arts School Ranking
132. Long Island University

Located in Brookville, New York

Oklahoma City University - Performing Arts School Ranking
133. Oklahoma City University

Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

University of Northern Colorado - Performing Arts School Ranking
134. University of Northern Colorado

Located in Greeley, Colorado

Mississippi University For Women - Performing Arts School Ranking
135. Mississippi University for Women

Located in Columbus, Mississippi

The University of Montana - Performing Arts School Ranking
136. The University of Montana

Located in Missoula, Montana

Roosevelt University - Performing Arts School Ranking
137. Roosevelt University

Located in Chicago, Illinois

University of Nebraska at Omaha - Performing Arts School Ranking
138. University of Nebraska

Located in Omaha, Nebraska

Texas A & M University Commerce - Performing Arts School Ranking
139. Texas A & M University Commerce

Located in Commerce, Texas

New York Film Academy - Performing Arts School Ranking
140. New York Film Academy

Located in Burbank, California

Kent State University at Kent - Performing Arts School Ranking
141. Kent State University

Located in Kent, Ohio

Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Performing Arts School Ranking
142. Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, Illinois

Bob Jones University - Performing Arts School Ranking
143. Bob Jones University

Located in Greenville, South Carolina

Western Illinois University - Performing Arts School Ranking
144. Western Illinois University

Located in Macomb, Illinois

California State Polytechnic University Humboldt - Performing Arts School Ranking
145. California State Polytechnic University Humboldt

Located in Arcata, California

Hollins University - Performing Arts School Ranking
146. Hollins University

Located in Roanoke, Virginia

Central Washington University - Performing Arts School Ranking
147. Central Washington University

Located in Ellensburg, Washington

Southern Oregon University - Performing Arts School Ranking
148. Southern Oregon University

Located in Ashland, Oregon

University of Mobile - Performing Arts School Ranking
149. University of Mobile

Located in Mobile, Alabama

University of Central Oklahoma - Performing Arts School Ranking
150. University of Central Oklahoma

Located in Edmond, Oklahoma

Academy of Art University - Performing Arts School Ranking
151. Academy of Art University

Located in San Francisco, California

Western Oregon University - Performing Arts School Ranking
152. Western Oregon University

Located in Monmouth, Oregon

University of Portland - Performing Arts School Ranking
153. University of Portland

Located in Portland, Oregon

Fontbonne University - Performing Arts School Ranking
154. Fontbonne University

Located in Saint Louis, Missouri

Idaho State University - Performing Arts School Ranking
155. Idaho State University

Located in Pocatello, Idaho

Mary Baldwin University - Performing Arts School Ranking
156. Mary Baldwin University

Located in Staunton, Virginia

New England College - Performing Arts School Ranking
157. New England College

Located in Henniker, New Hampshire

University of Central Missouri - Performing Arts School Ranking
158. University of Central Missouri

Located in Warrensburg, Missouri

Castleton University - Performing Arts School Ranking
159. Castleton University

Located in Castleton, Vermont

Theatre master's degrees by state:

Schools by State2 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Alabama2 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Arizona1 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Arkansas23 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in California2 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Colorado3 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut4 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Florida2 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Georgia2 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Idaho10 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Illinois2 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Indiana1 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Iowa2 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Kansas1 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky3 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana1 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Maryland5 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts3 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Michigan2 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Minnesota2 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi5 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Missouri1 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Montana2 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Nebraska1 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Nevada1 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in New Hampshire3 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey1 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in New Mexico17 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in New York2 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina7 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Ohio4 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Oklahoma5 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Oregon5 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania1 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Rhode Island2 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in South Carolina1 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in South Dakota2 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee8 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Texas2 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Utah1 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Vermont6 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Virginia4 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Washington2 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in District of Columbia1 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in West Virginia1 Theatre Master's Degree Schools in Wisconsin
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Other theatre diplomas:

Certificates: 42 schools
Associate's Degrees: 211 schools
Bachelor's Degrees: 824 schools
Doctoral Degrees: 36 schools

Other performing arts master's degrees:

Dance: 56 schools
Ballet: 1 school
Music: 110 schools

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