by our College Data Analytics Team
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 17,341 people earned their degree in drama and theater arts, making the major the 59th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, drama and theater arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $23,190 and had an average of $23,522 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Plains States region, there were 951 drama and theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $22,630 and $24,168 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region” ranking looked at 126 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in drama and theater arts. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their drama and theater arts program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region”.
Out of the 126 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Stephens College landed the #1 spot on the list. Stephens College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Columbia, Missouri. It awarded 32 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Nebraska Wesleyan University. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region. This small school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 29 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Out of the 126 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Calvary University landed the #3 spot on the list. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Calvary University
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cornell College. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region. Cornell College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Mount Vernon, Iowa. It awarded 10 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Out of the 126 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Sterling College landed the #5 spot on the list. Sterling College is located in Sterling, Kansas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Maharishi International University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #6. Maharishi International University is a small school located in Fairfield, Iowa that handed out 15 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Minnesota - Morris came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Morris, Minnesota, and it awarded 6 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at University of Minnesota - Morris
Drake University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #8. Des Moines, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 28 students in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
With a ranking of #9, Luther College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region list. Luther College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Decorah, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Bethany Lutheran College ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region list. Located in Mankato, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
Grinnell College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #11. This small school is located in Grinnell, Iowa, and it awarded 8 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
St Olaf College ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region list. This small school is located in Northfield, Minnesota, and it awarded 15 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Kansas Wesleyan University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #13. Salina, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Kansas Wesleyan University
With a ranking of #14, Central College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region list. Pella, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Drury University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Drury University
Webster University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Webster University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 50 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Hastings College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Hastings, Nebraska, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 degrees to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
University of Northwestern - St Paul came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region ranking. University of Northwestern - St Paul is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 10 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Bethany College Kansas did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #19. Bethany College Kansas is a small school located in Lindsborg, Kansas that handed out 2 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Bethany College Kansas
Macalester College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Macalester is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Culver - Stockton College ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region list. Culver - Stockton is a small school located in Canton, Missouri that handed out 3 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Sioux Falls did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #22. University of Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at University of Sioux Falls
With a ranking of #23, Augsburg University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region list. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
Northwestern College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Orange City, Iowa, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #25, Independence Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in the Plains States Region list. Independence Community College is a small public school situated in Independence, Kansas. It awarded 2 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Independence Community College
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