2026 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Oregon

Drama & Theater Arts programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 16 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best drama & theater arts schools.

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• Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Oregon

Best Schools for Drama & Theater Arts in Oregon

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall drama & theater arts education in Oregon.

Top Schools in Drama & Theater Arts

1

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

12 Drama & Theater Arts Degrees Awarded

$39,436 Median Starting Salary

Western Oregon University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in drama & theater arts. Western Oregon University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Monmouth. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at Western Oregon University in the most recent year. Students who receive their drama & theater arts degree from Western Oregon University earn around $39,436 in the first couple years of their career. Western Oregon University graduates carry a median of $24,166 in student loans. Get the full drama & theater arts details for Western Oregon University

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Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

60 Drama & Theater Arts Degrees Awarded

$20,668 Median Starting Salary

Southern Oregon University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in drama & theater arts, ranking #2. Located in the suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. There were roughly 60 drama & theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Southern Oregon University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, drama & theater arts degree recipients from Southern Oregon University generally make around $20,668. Typical student debt for the program is $21,750. More information about a degree in drama & theater arts from Southern Oregon University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 16 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.