Playwriting and Screenwriting Graduate Programs in America

School of Drama - Yale University

• Yale University•
• Graduate School•
• NEW HAVEN, CT

Northwestern University School of Communication

• Northwestern University•
• Graduate School•
• EVANSTON, IL

Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

• University of Southern California•
• Graduate School•
• LOS ANGELES, CA

Carnegie Mellon College of Fine Arts

• Carnegie Mellon University•
• Graduate School•
• PITTSBURGH, PA
• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Master's Student: I graduated from the School of Design at the College of Fine Arts. This is one best design program at a major research university. The cross disciplinary approach, and ability to take courses at other schools like business, engineering, and public policy makes the CMU experience truly unique. It’s been said that the hardest part about Harvard is getting in, and the hardest part about CMU is graduating. This very is true...Read 4 Reviews

Tisch School of the Arts

• New York University•
• Graduate School•
• NEW YORK, NY
• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Master's Student: My experience, so far, has been exceptional. Like all institutions, the professors come from a wide background—who you click with will be different for everyone. But the real beauty of the school and program come with the classmates. Start to finish, everyone I've meet is down to Earth, hungry, and supportive. They make you want to be a better writer...Read 4 Reviews

College of Communication - Boston University

• Boston University•
• Graduate School•
• BOSTON, MA
• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Master's Student: Boston University's College of Communication offers top notch education and professors. You take courses taught by professionals in the industry and highly educated professors. The courses are designed to each you real skills that you will be asked to use in the industry. There is also a wide range of courses to choose from as well as numerous options to get involved on campus...Read 2 Reviews

College of Motion Picture Arts - Florida State University

• Florida State University•
• Graduate School•
• TALLAHASSEE, FL
• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: The best thing about the FSU College of Motion Picture Arts is the small class size. In a conservatory setting like this, it allows for great one-on-one learning with the professors, and you're able to learn everything and translate it into a real-world setting. I was in the Screenwriting program, and as part of our curriculum, we traveled to London for a semester. It was life-changing and very helpful in my writing. But in the Screenwriting program, you also spend your first semester learning every aspect of production, which has been incredibly beneficial for working in the real-world industry in L.A. Our alumni network is strong, too, because we know that if you went to FSU, you were taught well and can be trusted to work with...Read 2 Reviews

UC San Diego Division of Arts and Humanities

• University of California - San Diego•
• Graduate School•
• LA JOLLA, CA

Frank R. Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences

• Pepperdine University•
• Graduate School•
• MALIBU, CA

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - University of Iowa

• University of Iowa•
• Graduate School•
• IOWA CITY, IA
• •
  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: The University of Iowa typically treats their grad students quite well. The faculty are dedicated to student success and go out of their way to ensure you learn what you need to, cater to your interests and skills, and have the financial security to continue your studies. Iowa pays humanities grad students well and the health insurance is both stellar and cheap. The environment is friendly and supportive rather than competitive, which was hugely important for me. ...I wish things could have been more interdisciplinary. The other issue and of a growing concern is that the University board and new president were heading in a direction that wasn't student friendly or focused (or faculty/staff for that matter). As I graduated (2018), there were increasing discussions of cutting benefits, assistantships, tenure packages...Read 2 Reviews

School of Film and Television - Loyola Marymount University

• Loyola Marymount University•
• Graduate School•
• LOS ANGELES, CA

Dodge College of Film and Media Arts

• Chapman University•
• Graduate School•
• ORANGE, CA

The New School College of Performing Arts

• The New School•
• Graduate School•
• NEW YORK, NY
• •
  Rating 4.88 out of 5  8 reviews

Master's Student: My school has wonderful professors, great programs. Especially, they are so considerate for all students. For example, it supports LGBTQ, Anti Asian and Black hates movement as always considers their difficulties and provides helps. And I like the challenge it is always seeking as performing new contemporary music and collaborative performances, such as mixed opera and revolutionary music activities...Read 8 Reviews

DePaul University College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

• DePaul University•
• Graduate School•
• CHICAGO, IL

College of Arts and Sciences- Ohio University

• Ohio University•
• Graduate School•
• ATHENS, OH

Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art

• The Catholic University of America•
• Graduate School•
• WASHINGTON, DC

College of the Arts - Azusa Pacific University

• Azusa Pacific University•
• Graduate School•
• AZUSA, CA

College of Communications - California State University - Fullerton

• California State University - Fullerton•
• Graduate School•
• FULLERTON, CA

Hollins University

• Graduate School•
• ROANOKE, VA
• •
  Rating 4.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Alum: The support at the university is phenomenal, especially the Horizon Department for non-traditional students. I originally wanted Physics as my major but the university did not originally advertise the degree was under review and within my first year they discontinued the major. I was not able to major but I ended up with a Math degree with a Physics and Data Analytics minor. They were willing to focus my coursework as much as possible to get what I needed to go into Space Operations...Read 7 Reviews

School of Critical Studies - California Institute of the Arts

• California Institute of the Arts•
• Graduate School•
• VALENCIA, CA

School of Communication Arts - Asbury University

• Asbury University•
• Graduate School•
• WILMORE, KY

Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles

• Graduate School•
• LOS ANGELES, CA
• •
  Rating 4.59 out of 5  29 reviews

Graduate Student: I am currently in Graduate school at Mount Saint Mary’s University. I am completing an MFA in Creative Writing and from the start, I have had nothing but good experiences. The faculty are all very knowledgeable and accessible. When I have questions, I know I can reach out and ask for help. The Doheny campus is small and really beautiful, with the old houses and Doheny Mansion that house the different classrooms and departments. This past fall, they had a creative writing conference on campus and it was great! We got to go as a class and hear speakers on the craft of writing. The creative writing faculty are all working writers and so they really know what it is to work at the craft and try to make a living...Read 29 Reviews

School of Arts and Sciences - CUNY Hunter College

• CUNY Hunter College•
• Graduate School•
• NEW YORK, NY
• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Master's Student: Even though I am a new graduate student, the school experience so far has been extremely positive. The staff and professors are really nice. The coordinator and adviser is easy to access. Step-by-step instructions and help is provided and questions are welcomed...Read 2 Reviews

College of Letters and Sciences - National University

• National University•
• Graduate School•
• SAN DIEGO, CA

University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts

• University of New Mexico•
• Graduate School•
• ALBUQUERQUE, NM