2027 Best Directing & Theatrical Production Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Directing & Theatrical Production degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for directing & theatrical production students.

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• Best Directing & Theatrical Production Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Best Schools for Directing & Theatrical Production in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall directing & theatrical production education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Directing & Theatrical Production

1

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Directing & Theatrical Production Degrees Awarded

$25,301 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Point Park University, our #1 school for directing & theatrical production. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Point Park University awarded about 14 directing & theatrical production degrees in the most recent data year. Directing & Theatrical Production graduates of Point Park University earn a median of $25,301 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the directing & theatrical production program at Point Park University

2

Pace University New York
New York, NY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

40 Directing & Theatrical Production Degrees Awarded

$17,946 Median Starting Salary

Pace University New York is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in directing & theatrical production, ranking #2. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 40 directing & theatrical production degrees were awarded at Pace University New York in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, directing & theatrical production degree recipients from Pace University New York generally make around $17,946. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the directing & theatrical production program at Pace University New York

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, 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.