2027 Best Acting Schools in Maryland

Acting is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for acting students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Acting Schools in Maryland

Best Schools for Acting in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall acting education in Maryland.

Top Schools in Acting

1

Towson University
Towson, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Acting Degrees Awarded

$19,871 Median Starting Salary

Towson University tops our 2027 ranking of the best acting schools. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 14 acting students who graduated with this degree at Towson University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, acting degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $19,871. Towson University graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in acting from Towson University

2

University Of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Acting Degrees Awarded

$17,381 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong acting program will find one at University Of Maryland Baltimore County, which ranked #2. This large public university is located in the suburb of Baltimore. University Of Maryland Baltimore County graduates 69% of students within six years. University Of Maryland Baltimore County awarded about 10 acting degrees in the most recent data year. Acting graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of $17,381 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,812. Read more about the acting program at University Of Maryland Baltimore County

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.