Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft School
The other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft Rankings by Degree Level
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Drake University tops our 2027 ranking of the best other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft schools. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Drake University graduates 73% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft students who graduated with this degree at Drake University in the most recent data year. Other Dramatic/theatre Arts & Stagecraft graduates of Drake University earn a median of $19,613 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,273.
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Emerson College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Boston, Emerson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Emerson College awarded about 16 other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft program make about $29,435 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft program will find one at American Musical And Dramatic Academy, which ranked #3. Located in the city of New York, American Musical And Dramatic Academy is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 63 other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft students who graduated with this degree at American Musical And Dramatic Academy in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft program make about $16,900 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,000 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes American Academy Of Dramatic Arts New York one of the top schools for other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 26 other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft degrees were awarded at American Academy Of Dramatic Arts New York in the most recent year. Students who receive their other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft degree from American Academy Of Dramatic Arts New York earn around $13,390 in the first couple years of their career. American Academy Of Dramatic Arts New York graduates carry a median of $14,585 in student loans.
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Western Kentucky University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft schools. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public institution. Western Kentucky University graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft students who graduated with this degree at Western Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft program make about $22,884 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,821 to complete this degree.
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Mary Baldwin College landed the #6 spot for other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft this year. Located in the city of Staunton, Mary Baldwin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft degrees were awarded at Mary Baldwin College in the most recent year. Students who receive their other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft degree from Mary Baldwin College earn around $60,386 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $29,562 to complete this degree.
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University Of Sacred Heart came in at #7 for other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft this year. University Of Sacred Heart is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Santurce. About 52% of students finish within six years. University Of Sacred Heart awarded about 13 other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft program make about $24,742 in their early career. University Of Sacred Heart graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans.
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Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce earned the #8 position for other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft this year. Set in the city of Ponce, Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft degrees were awarded at Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce in the most recent year. Other Dramatic/theatre Arts & Stagecraft graduates of Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce earn a median of $18,132 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,124 to complete this degree.
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Full Sail University came in at #9 for other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft this year. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. About 81 other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft degrees were awarded at Full Sail University in the most recent year. Graduates of the other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft program make about $20,226 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500.
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Neighborhood Playhouse School Of The Theater came in at #10 for other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York City. About 30 other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft degrees were awarded at Neighborhood Playhouse School Of The Theater in the most recent year. Students who receive their other dramatic/theatre arts & stagecraft degree from Neighborhood Playhouse School Of The Theater earn around $10,492 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 10 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).
