by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 11 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Musical Theater Schools in New York ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 248 degrees in musical theater to qualified students.
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Your choice of musical theater school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Musical Theater School rankings, 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.
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The schools below may not offer all types of musical theatre degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It is hard to beat American Musical and Dramatic Academy if you want to pursue a degree in musical theater. Located in the large city of New York, American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a degree in musical theater from American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Syracuse University is a great decision for students interested in a degree in musical theater. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #132 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.
There were about 22 musical theater students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent year we have data available.
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Purchase College is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in musical theater. Located in the large suburb of Purchase, Purchase College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 59th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 17 musical theater students who graduated with this degree at Purchase College in the most recent year we have data available.
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It is hard to beat The New School if you wish to pursue a degree in musical theater. Located in the city of New York, New School University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #208 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means New School University is a great school overall.
There were about 24 musical theater students who graduated with this degree at New School University in the most recent year we have data available.
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Ithaca is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #557 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ithaca is a great college overall.
There were roughly 13 musical theater students who graduated with this degree at Ithaca in the most recent data year.
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Located in the large city of New York, MMC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 44th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were roughly 27 musical theater students who graduated with this degree at MMC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in musical theater from Marymount Manhattan College
University at Buffalo is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Buffalo. A Best Colleges rank of #313 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University at Buffalo is a great university overall.
There were roughly 10 musical theater students who graduated with this degree at University at Buffalo in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the distant town of Fredonia, SUNY Fredonia is a public school with a small student population. This school ranks 91st out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were roughly 11 musical theater students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Fredonia in the most recent data year.
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Pace University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. This university ranks 47th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were about 30 musical theater students who graduated with this degree at Pace University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in musical theater from Pace University - New York
Located in the large suburb of Purchase, Manhattanville is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 53rd out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 9 musical theater students who graduated with this degree at Manhattanville in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in musical theater from Manhattanville CollegeExplore all the Best Musical Theater Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 978 | 76 |
| District of Columbia | 441 | 7 |
Musical Theater is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 1,304 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 515 |
| Acting | 419 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 159 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 134 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 58 |
| Theatre Literature, History & Criticism | 3 |
| Costume Design | 2 |
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