by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 193 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
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 quality 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 host of different 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 Tennessee.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for drama & theater arts students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts has to look into Vanderbilt University. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Vanderbilt University
It's difficult to beat Belmont University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts. Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Belmont University
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts needs to look into Lipscomb University. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the theater program make around $18,623 for their early career.
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It's difficult to beat The University of Tennessee - Knoxville if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in drama & theater arts. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.
Soon after graduation, theater bachelor's recipients typically earn around $19,769 in their early careers.
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Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Soon after graduation, theater bachelor's recipients usually earn an average of $18,114 at the beginning of their careers.
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ETSU is a large public university located in the city of Johnson City.
Bachelor's recipients from the drama & theater arts program at East Tennessee State University earn $3,899 more than the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
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UT Chattanooga is a large public university located in the midsize city of Chattanooga.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Lee University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Cleveland.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Lee University
Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the theater program earn an average of $19,222 for their early career.
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Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts from Austin Peay State University
Explore 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 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 472 |
| Virginia | 213 | 371 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 161 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 169 |
| Alabama | 184 | 133 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 153 |
| 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 | 139 |
| Acting | 23 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 8 |
| Musical Theater | 8 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 8 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 630 |
| Arts & Media Management | 587 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 416 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 208 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 204 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 39 |
| Dance | 9 |
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