Playwriting and Screenwriting at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL
Visual & Performing Arts Master's
CIP 50.0504
Total Graduates
9
Class of 2023
Male Graduates
22%
2 of 9
Female Graduates
78%
7 of 9
Annual Tuition
$64,887
In-state rate
Program Popularity
#15
of 33 colleges nationally
54.5%
Produces more graduates than 54.5% of colleges offering this program
375
Total national graduates (Master's)
Program Overview
Program Details
Program Name Playwriting and Screenwriting.
Degree Level Master's
CIP Code 50.0504
Program Family Visual & Performing Arts
Recent Outcomes
Total Completions 9 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 22% male, 78% female
Salary & Earnings
Typical earnings for occupations related to this program
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
Primary Occupation$80,190
Median Annual Salary
$47,040 $194,530
10th percentile 90th percentile
97,890 employed nationally +1.7% projected growth
Related Occupations
Writers and authors +3.6%
$72,270 Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).
Institution
School Name Northwestern University
Location Evanston, IL
Cost Information
In-State Tuition $64,887
Out-of-State Tuition $64,887
Average Net Price $23,341
Program Information
CIP Code: 50.0504
CIP Family: 50
IPEDS ID:
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