2027 Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Arkansas

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.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for drama & theater arts students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in Arkansas

Best Schools for Drama & Theater Arts in Arkansas

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

Top Schools in Drama & Theater Arts

1

University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Drama & Theater Arts Degrees Awarded

$25,499 Median Starting Salary

University Of Arkansas is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in drama & theater arts. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, drama & theater arts degree recipients from University Of Arkansas generally make around $25,499. Typical student debt for the program is $24,019. Read more about the drama & theater arts program at University Of Arkansas

2

University Of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Drama & Theater Arts Degrees Awarded

$43,187 Median Starting Salary

University Of Central Arkansas is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in drama & theater arts, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Conway, University Of Central Arkansas is a large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 drama & theater arts degrees were awarded at University Of Central Arkansas in the most recent year. Students who receive their drama & theater arts degree from University Of Central Arkansas earn around $43,187 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Central Arkansas graduates carry a median of $22,920 in student loans. See the full drama & theater arts program report for University Of Central Arkansas

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 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.