by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 16 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of acting. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 318 bachelor's degrees in acting during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of acting for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality acting program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for acting students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Acting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in acting.
It's difficult to beat American Musical and Dramatic Academy if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in acting. Located in the large city of New York, American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from American Musical and Dramatic Academy
The Juilliard School is a wonderful choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in acting. Juilliard is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from The Juilliard School
It's hard to beat Temple University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in acting. Temple is a very large public university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Temple University
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in acting needs to take a look at The University of the Arts. UArts is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from The University of the Arts
Located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Syracuse University
Located in the large suburb of Purchase, Purchase College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Purchase College
Point Park is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Pittsburgh.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Point Park University
Ithaca is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the small suburb of Ithaca.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Ithaca College
Located in the city of New York, MMC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Marymount Manhattan College
Towson is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Towson.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Towson University
Explore the best acting colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 188 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 99 |
| Maryland | 370 | 28 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 3 |
Acting is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 1,799 |
| Musical Theater | 280 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 226 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 142 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 101 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 70 |
| Theatre Literature, History & Criticism | 3 |
| Costume Design | 2 |
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