by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Emerson ranks among other schools offering degrees in drama & theater arts.
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Emerson is in the top 5% of the country for drama & theater arts. More specifically it was ranked #85 out of 367 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Emerson College awarded 123 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Emerson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,227 a year. This is below $50,784, the median for all majors at Emerson.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Emerson, drama & theater arts students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,813, the typical median for all majors at Emerson.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,264 | $56,032 |
| Fees | $1,024 | $1,024 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Emerson are White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at Emerson are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a master’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the drama & theater arts majors at Emerson College.
This drama & theater arts program at Emerson offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 48 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 24 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 18 |
| Acting | 14 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 14 |
| Musical Theatre | 13 |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 10 |
Emerson conferred 48 completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).
Emerson conferred 24 completions in dramatic/theatre arts and stagecraft, other recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (92%).
Emerson granted 18 completions in playwriting and screenwriting in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
Emerson granted 14 degrees in acting recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
Emerson awarded 14 completions in technical theatre/theatre design and technology in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
Emerson conferred 13 degrees in musical theatre in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).
Emerson awarded 10 completions in directing and theatrical production in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).