by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for drama & theater arts students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 42 master's degrees in drama & theater arts during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for drama & theater arts students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Drama & Theater Arts Master's Degree Schools in Missouri list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in drama & theater arts.
Missouri State University - Springfield is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in drama & theater arts from Missouri State University - Springfield
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in drama & theater arts needs to check out Stephens College. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Stephens is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in drama & theater arts from Stephens College
Explore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 174 | 9 |
| Iowa | 154 | 30 |
| Kansas | 149 | 2 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 4 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 0 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 2 |
Drama & Theater Arts is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 29 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 8 |
| Theater Arts | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 111 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 63 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 21 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 6 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 5 |
| Arts & Media Management | 5 |
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