by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Acting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in acting to qualified students.
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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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
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 Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in acting.
Boston University is a wonderful option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in acting. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Boston University
It is difficult to beat Emerson College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in acting. Located in the city of Boston, Emerson is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Emerson College
It's hard to beat Salem State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in acting. Located in the large suburb of Salem, Salem State is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Salem State University
Explore all the Best Acting Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 341 | 23 |
| Vermont | 289 | 0 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 5 |
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 | 296 |
| Musical Theater | 73 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 39 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 33 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 11 |
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