by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 18 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 494 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts to qualified students.
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The theater bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for drama & theater arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts.
Boston University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the theater program make about $25,859 in the first couple years of working.
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Emerson College is a wonderful choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts. Emerson is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the city of Boston.
Soon after graduating, theater bachelor's recipients usually make about $22,766 in their early careers.
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Brandeis University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts. Brandeis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Waltham.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Brandeis University
University of Massachusetts Amherst is a great choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts. UMass Amherst is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Amherst.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the theater program make about $25,695 for their early career.
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Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the drama & theater arts degree program at Boston College make $3,262 above the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Tufts University
Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Northeastern University
Located in the large suburb of Northampton, Smith is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Smith College
Salem State is a moderately-sized public university located in the large suburb of Salem.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Salem State University
Berklee College of Music is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Berklee College of Music
Explore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 183 | 152 |
| New Hampshire | 157 | 49 |
| Rhode Island | 157 | 74 |
| Maine | 156 | 36 |
| Vermont | 155 | 52 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Drama & Theater Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 296 |
| Musical Theater | 73 |
| Acting | 42 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 39 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 33 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 959 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 734 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 701 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 669 |
| Arts & Media Management | 187 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 112 |
| Dance | 106 |
| Other Visual Art | 18 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 5 |
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