by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Acting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 89 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 complete 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 Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for acting students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
University of Miami is a wonderful decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in acting. Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from University of Miami
Belmont University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in acting. Belmont is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Belmont University
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in acting has to take a look at Harding University. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Harding University
Shenandoah University is a good option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in acting. Shenandoah is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winchester.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Shenandoah University
Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Lipscomb University
Anderson University South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Anderson.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Anderson University South Carolina
Regent is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Virginia Beach.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Regent University
Located in the city of Gainesville, Brenau is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Brenau University
FHU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Henderson.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Freed-Hardeman University
Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Liberty University
Explore the best acting schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 15 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 23 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 17 |
| Georgia | 453 | 8 |
| Virginia | 421 | 18 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 5 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 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 | 2,179 |
| Musical Theater | 171 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 156 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 95 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 28 |
| Theatre Literature, History & Criticism | 27 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 8 |
| Costume Design | 1 |
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