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2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida

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Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Drama & Theater Arts is the 59th most popular major in the country with 17,341 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. 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 Florida, there were 754 drama and theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $22,384 and $20,893 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida” ranking, we looked at 32 colleges that offer a degree in drama and theater arts. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular drama and theater arts programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida”.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s theater degrees to 121 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Florida State University

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida. University of Central Florida is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 93 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UCF Drama & Theater Arts Report

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida list. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 68 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UF Drama & Theater Arts Report

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Full Sail University
Winter Park, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Full Sail University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida. Full Sail University is a large private for-profit school situated in Winter Park, Florida. It awarded 55 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Full Sail University

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 36 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, 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.

Full FIU Drama & Theater Arts Report

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With a ranking of #6, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida list. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 28 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at USF Tampa

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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida ranking. Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full FAU Drama & Theater Arts Report

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The University of Tampa came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida ranking. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 26 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UT Drama & Theater Arts Report

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Florida Southern College
Lakeland, Florida

Florida Southern College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida ranking. Florida Southern is a small school located in Lakeland, Florida that handed out 26 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% 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%.

Full Florida Southern College Drama & Theater Arts Report

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida ranking. U Miami is a fairly large school located in Coral Gables, Florida that handed out 23 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

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 freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at U Miami

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Rollins College
Winter Park, Florida

Rollins College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida ranking, coming in at #11. This small school is located in Winter Park, Florida, and it awarded 18 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Rollins College

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Florida State College at Jacksonville did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida ranking, coming in at #12. FSCJ is a large public school situated in Jacksonville, Florida. It awarded 15 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at FSCJ

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With a ranking of #12, Saint Johns River State College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida list. Located in Palatka, Florida, this medium-sized public school awarded 18 diplomas to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at St. Johns River Community College

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Valencia College
Orlando, Florida

Valencia College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida list. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school awarded 91 diplomas to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Valencia College

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Flagler College - St Augustine
Saint Augustine, Florida

Flagler College - St Augustine did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida ranking, coming in at #15. Flagler College - St Augustine is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Augustine, Florida. It awarded 13 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Flagler College - St Augustine

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida ranking. Florida A&M University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Florida A&M University

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The University of West Florida ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida list. UWF is a fairly large public school situated in Pensacola, Florida. It awarded 12 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at The University of West Florida

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Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, Florida

Palm Beach Atlantic University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida ranking. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified ’s theater students 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%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Palm Beach Atlantic

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida ranking. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.

Full Jacksonville University Drama & Theater Arts Report

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Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, Florida

Saint Leo University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida ranking. Saint Leo University is located in Saint Leo, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at St. Leo University

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Florida Gulf Coast University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida ranking. Florida Gulf Coast University is located in Fort Myers, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.2% 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 Florida Gulf Coast University

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Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, Florida

Eckerd College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida ranking, coming in at #22. Eckerd College is a small school located in Saint Petersburg, Florida that handed out 5 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.0% 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%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Eckerd

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nova Southeastern University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida ranking. Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

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%.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at Nova Southeastern University

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Stetson University
DeLand, Florida

Stetson University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida ranking. Stetson is a small private not-for-profit school situated in DeLand, Florida. It awarded 4 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Drama & Theater Arts at Stetson University

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Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, Florida

Gulf Coast State College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Florida ranking. Gulf Coast State College is a small school located in Panama City, Florida that handed out 9 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Drama & Theater Arts at GCSC

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