by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for acting students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 47 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.
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 the Plains States Region.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for acting students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It is difficult to beat Drake University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in acting. Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Drake University
It is hard to beat Webster University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in acting. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Webster University
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in acting has to look into Lindenwood University. Lindenwood University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Saint Charles.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Lindenwood University
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in acting has to take a look at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Located in the city of Lincoln, NWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Nebraska Wesleyan University
University of Northern Iowa is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in acting. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from University of Northern Iowa
Located in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Missouri Southern State University
Located in the city of Columbia, Stephens is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Stephens College
MSU Moorhead is a small public university located in the suburb of Moorhead.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Minnesota State University - Moorhead
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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 | 621 |
| Musical Theater | 45 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 44 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 22 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 9 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 6 |
| Costume Design | 4 |
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