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2024 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Oklahoma

7 Colleges in Oklahoma
188 Theater Degrees Awarded
$21,781 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in drama & theater arts, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #59 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 188 degrees in drama & theater arts to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Drama & Theater Arts School

Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Oklahoma Your choice of drama & theater arts school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Drama & Theater Arts School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Theater
Bachelor's Degrees in Theater
Master's Degrees in Theater

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Oklahoma list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Drama & Theater Arts in Oklahoma

The schools below may not offer all types of theater degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Oklahoma Schools in Theater

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Theater Degrees Awarded
$23,185 Median Starting Salary

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in drama & theater arts. University of Oklahoma is a very large public university located in the midsize suburb of Norman. A Best Colleges rank of #140 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Oklahoma is a great university overall.

There were roughly 43 drama & theater arts students who graduated with this degree at University of Oklahoma in the most recent data year. After graduation, theater degree recipients typically earn about $23,185 in the first five years of their career.

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Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Theater Degrees Awarded
12.3% Growth in Graduates

Oklahoma City University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, OCU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 4th out of 32 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were roughly 57 drama & theater arts students who graduated with this degree at OCU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the theater program earn an average of $20,377 in their early career salary.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In OK
22.2% Growth in Graduates

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the town of Stillwater, OSU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #227 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means OSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 9 drama & theater arts students who graduated with this degree at OSU in the most recent data year.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In OK

University of Tulsa is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the city of Tulsa, University of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #418 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Tulsa is a great university overall.

There were about 1 drama & theater arts students who graduated with this degree at University of Tulsa in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In OK
4.0% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Central Oklahoma if you wish to pursue a degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the large suburb of Edmond, UCO is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 32 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were approximately 25 drama & theater arts students who graduated with this degree at UCO in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In OK
30.0% Growth in Graduates

USAO is a small public university located in the distant town of Chickasha.

There were approximately 10 drama & theater arts students who graduated with this degree at USAO in the most recent data year.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In OK

NSU is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Tahlequah. This university ranks 14th out of 32 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were approximately 5 drama & theater arts students who graduated with this degree at NSU in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In OK

OCCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Oklahoma City. This college ranks 6th out of 32 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were approximately 1 drama & theater arts students who graduated with this degree at OCCC in the most recent data year.

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Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 982
Arizona 287 184
New Mexico 219 40

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One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Drama & Theater Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

Theater Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Theater Arts 112
Acting 40
Musical Theater 22
Theater Design & Technology 10
Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 4

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Design & Applied Arts 597
Music 378
Fine & Studio Arts 234
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 132
Dance 58
Arts & Media Management 39
General Visual & Performing Arts 29
Other Visual Art 5

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