by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for theater arts students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 123 master's degrees in theater arts to qualified students.
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The theater master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality theater program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for theater arts students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theater Arts Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for theater arts students seeking a a master's degree.
It is difficult to beat University of California - Los Angeles if you want to pursue a master's degree in theater arts. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in theater arts from University of California - Los Angeles
University of California - Irvine is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in theater arts. UC Irvine is a very large public university located in the large city of Irvine.More information about a master’s in theater arts from University of California - Irvine
University of California - Davis is a wonderful choice for students interested in a master's degree in theater arts. Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in theater arts from University of California - Davis
Central Washington University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in theater arts. Located in the town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in theater arts from Central Washington University
It is difficult to beat University of California - Santa Barbara if you want to pursue a master's degree in theater arts. Located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in theater arts from University of California - Santa Barbara
It is hard to beat University of Nevada - Las Vegas if you want to pursue a master's degree in theater arts. UNLV is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Las Vegas.More information about a master’s in theater arts from University of Nevada - Las Vegas
SDSU is a fairly large public university located in the large city of San Diego.More information about a master’s in theater arts from San Diego State University
UH Manoa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Honolulu.More information about a master’s in theater arts from University of Hawaii at Manoa
Located in the suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in theater arts from California State University - Fullerton
Located in the city of Northridge, CSUN is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in theater arts from California State University - Northridge
Explore the best theater arts schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 675 | 83 |
| Washington | 402 | 3 |
| Oregon | 291 | 17 |
| Nevada | 126 | 9 |
| Hawaii | 110 | 11 |
Theater Arts is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 133 |
| Acting | 94 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 27 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 9 |
| Costume Design | 4 |
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