by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 20 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theater Arts Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 213 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges 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 Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in theater arts.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in theater arts has to look into Savannah College of Art and Design. SCAD is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Savannah.More information about a master’s in theater arts from Savannah College of Art and Design
University of Florida is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in theater arts. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in theater arts from University of Florida
Virginia Tech is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in theater arts. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in theater arts from Virginia Tech
University of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in theater arts. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in theater arts from University of Georgia
Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in theater arts from Florida State University
UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in theater arts from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Virginia Beach.More information about a master’s in theater arts from Regent University
Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in theater arts from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in theater arts from University of Arkansas
UCF is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando.More information about a master’s in theater arts from University of Central Florida
Explore the best theater arts colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 54 |
| Georgia | 370 | 23 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 3 |
| Virginia | 331 | 63 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 10 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 2 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 14 |
| Alabama | 258 | 14 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 11 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 10 |
| Arkansas | 187 | 4 |
| West Virginia | 164 | 5 |
Theater Arts is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Design & Technology | 51 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 22 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 15 |
| Acting | 3 |
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