by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Louisiana to determine which ones were the best for drama & theater arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 153 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete 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.
The theater school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana.
In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for drama & theater arts students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Tulane University of Louisiana is a good decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Tulane University of Louisiana
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts needs to look into Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Louisiana State University is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the theater program make about $20,309 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Loyola University New Orleans is a great choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Loyola New Orleans is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Drama & Theater Arts bachelor's degree recipients from Loyola University New Orleans earn a boost of about $2,877 above the typical earnings of drama & theater arts majors.
More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Loyola University New Orleans
University of New Orleans is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts. UNO is a moderately-sized public university located in the large city of New Orleans.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the theater program make an average of $21,943 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from University of New Orleans
Located in the town of Natchitoches, NSU is a public university with a medium-sized student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the theater program make an average of $15,802 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Northwestern State University of LouisianaExplore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 533 |
| Georgia | 224 | 388 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 193 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 472 |
| Virginia | 213 | 371 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 161 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 169 |
| Alabama | 184 | 133 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 44 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 93 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 44 |
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 | 148 |
| Musical Theater | 4 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 334 |
| Music | 210 |
| Arts & Media Management | 73 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 58 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 50 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 24 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Other Visual Art | 11 |
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