by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Acting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 99 bachelor's degrees in acting during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The acting bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for acting students working on their bachelor's degree.
The acting school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Acting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
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.
Temple University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in acting. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Temple University
It's difficult to beat The University of the Arts if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in acting. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UArts is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from The University of the Arts
It's hard to beat Point Park University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in acting. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Point Park is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Point Park University
Explore all the Best Acting Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 188 |
| Maryland | 370 | 28 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 3 |
One of 11 majors within the Drama & Theater Arts area of study, Acting has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 374 |
| Musical Theater | 68 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 32 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 27 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 8 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 7 |
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