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31 Master's degrees in Drama in New York, United States
Binghamton University4,1(55)
Binghamton, New York, United States Top 4% in Worldwide Theatre
The Theatre Department offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree program offered by Binghamton University, intended to ground the student in advanced fundamentals of theatrical theories and practice, while accommodating individual interests and strengths.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$26,340/yr
Adelphi University3,5(25)
Online Educational Theatre
Adelphi’s programs in Educational Theatre at the Adelphi University provide graduates with a network of opportunities to introduce and enhance the use of theatre in schools, cultural institutions, theatre companies, and non-profit organizations.
M.A. Part-time Online
$29,535/full
New York University4,3(108)
New York City, New York, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Drama Therapy
The M.A. in Drama Therapy at New York University offers culturally responsible training in using theatre for clinical health. This public programme, available in full-time or part-time modes, takes 50–60 credits to complete. Students gain hands-on experience through internships to promote wellbeing in diverse groups.
M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$55,254/yr
New York University4,3(108)
New York City, New York, 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
New York University4,3(108)
New York City, New York, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, and Social Studies Education, Grades 7-12, Initial Certification
The Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, and Social Studies Education, Grades 7-12, Initial Certification M.Sc. at New York University is a 47-credit dual-certification programme. Available in full-time and part-time modes, it prepares educators to integrate drama-based frameworks into history and social studies curricula.
M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
1 year$55,254/yr
Columbia University4,3(89)
Manhattan, New York, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide Theatre - Playwriting
The Theatre - Playwriting program at Columbia University embraces diverse voices and aesthetics. There are many ways to write a great play, exemplified by our faculty, which includes Tony©, Pulitzer, and Obie Award winners such as Charles Mee, Lynn Nottage, and David Henry Hwang.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$77,840/yr
Columbia University4,3(89)
Manhattan, New York, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide Theatre - Acting
Attending the Theatre - Acting program at Columbia University is making a declaration – to yourself, to us, to the world – that you will be a professional actor. In turn, we provide you with a comprehensive range of resources, a variety of techniques to explore, and a remarkable faculty from whom to learn
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$77,840/yr
CUNY City College
New York City, New York, United States 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
New York University4,3(108)
New York City, New York, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, and English Education, Grades 7-12, Initial Certification
The Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, and English Education, Grades 7-12, Initial Certification M.A. at New York University is a 45-credit master’s programme. Available in full-time and part-time modes, it prepares students for dual New York State teaching certification through hands-on experience in urban schools.
M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
1 year$55,254/yr
New York University4,3(108)
New York City, New York, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Vocal Performance - Music Theatre
The Vocal Performance - Music Theatre M.Sc. at New York University offers intensive training in voice, acting, and dance. This master’s programme, available in full-time and part-time study modes, focuses on professional performance excellence. Students benefit from private lessons and workshops led by industry experts.
M.Mus. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$55,254/yr
Sarah Lawrence College4,7(3)
Bronxville, New York, United States Theatre
Sarah Lawrence College’s distinctive two-year MFA in Theatre is interdisciplinary, collaborative, and progressive. Your faculty will be renowned working artists, curators and organizers mostly based in NYC, and under their guidance, you’ll deepen your practice building new skills, hone your individual aesthetic voice and articulate your research to be able to work as a true theatre artist.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$35,802/yr
Berklee College of Music4,4(7)
New York City, New York, United States Writing and Design for Musical Theater
The Writing and Design for Musical Theater specialization at Berklee College of Music will equip students with theory and experience in the collaborative art of musical theater. Using traditional and contemporary methods, students will conduct intensive study of storytelling.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$39,970/yr
Niagara University4,1(7)
Online Theatre Education PK-12 (Online)
Theatre Education PK-12 (Online) is offered by Niagara University. Theatre Education prepare students to teach the next generation of actors by expanding knowledge in the principles of teaching theatre and the practices of applied drama.
Master Full-time +2 Online
1 year$31,785/yr
The City University of New York4,2(40)
New York City, New York, United States Top 8% in Worldwide Theatre
The Theatre programme at The City University of New York provides a comprehensive exploration of dramatic arts within the School of Arts and Sciences. This academic offering allows students to engage with performance and theory in a vibrant urban setting, ensuring a robust foundation for those pursuing creative excellence.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$25,650/yr
The Juilliard School
New York City, New York, United States Acting
The 4-year MFA Acting Program at The Juilliard School provides intensive training in movement, voice, the Alexander Technique, and other core aspects of the craft, allowing students to develop a comprehensive, embodied understanding of the actor’s work and to apply that understanding to a diverse dramatic repertoire in rehearsal and production.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
4 years$55,500/yr
New York University4,3(108)
New York City, New York, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Graduate Musical Theatre Writing
The Graduate Musical Theatre Writing programme at New York University is a full-time, two-year master’s degree. This public study mode course focuses on the art of collaboration between composers, lyricists, and bookwriters. Students develop original works within a vibrant creative community in the heart of New York City.
Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$76,646/yr
New York University4,3(108)
New York City, New York, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Dramatic Writing
The Dramatic Writing MFA at New York University is a rigorous two-year, full-time programme. Students master storytelling across film, television, and theatre through intensive cross-training. This public study mode programme focuses on professional craft, preparing graduates for careers as versatile writers in the arts.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$76,646/yr
The City University of New York4,2(40)
New York City, New York, United States Top 8% in Worldwide Creative Writing - Playwriting
The Creative Writing - Playwriting M.F.A. at The City University of New York is a personal, two-year programme designed for aspiring dramatists. This public study mode course focuses on intensive workshops and mentorship. Students develop professional manuscripts while engaging with the vibrant New York theatrical scene.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$15,390/yr
The City University of New York4,2(40)
New York City, New York, United States Top 8% in Worldwide Performance and Interactive Media Arts
The Performance and Interactive Media Arts M.F.A. at The City University of New York is a multidisciplinary graduate programme. This four-semester, full-time course focuses on collaborative artworks and technology. Students engage in public study modes to master live performance production and cross-disciplinary practice.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$15,390/yr
New York Film Academy4,0(4)
New York City, New York, United States Acting for Film
During the New York Film Academy Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Acting for Film program, students build mastery and expertise in the craft of acting through technical, emotional, and physical coursework and projects.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$39,946/yr