by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in South Carolina to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of drama & theater arts. Combined, these schools handed out 161 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of drama & theater arts for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality theater program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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 South Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts.
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts needs to look into University of South Carolina - Columbia. UofSC is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from University of South Carolina - Columbia
College of Charleston is a good choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, C of C is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the drama & theater arts major at College of Charleston earn $4,062 more than the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
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Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts has to check out Anderson University South Carolina. Anderson University South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Anderson.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Anderson University South Carolina
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts needs to look into Winthrop University. Located in the small city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public university with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the theater program state that they receive average early career income of $22,404.
More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Winthrop University
Located in the midsize suburb of Spartanburg, USC Upstate is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from University of South Carolina - Upstate
Converse is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Spartanburg.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the theater program state that they receive average early career income of $19,334.
More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Converse College
Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the theater program report average early career income of $17,780.
More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Coastal Carolina UniversityExplore all the Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools 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 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 169 |
| Alabama | 184 | 133 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 153 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 44 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 93 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 44 |
Drama & Theater Arts is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 144 |
| Musical Theater | 11 |
| Acting | 5 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 333 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 224 |
| Music | 160 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 130 |
| Arts & Media Management | 78 |
| Dance | 36 |
| Other Visual Art | 27 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 8 |
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