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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin

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Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin

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In 2020-2021, 11,385 people earned their degree in theater arts, making the major the 70th most popular in the United States.

Across Wisconsin, there were 249 theater arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin” ranking, we looked at 22 colleges that offer a degree in theater arts. That schools that top this list have a program in theater arts in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin”.

Top 22 Most Focused Colleges for Theater Arts in Wisconsin

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Lawrence University
Appleton, Wisconsin

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lawrence University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin list. Appleton, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Theater Arts at Lawrence U

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin. Located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, this medium-sized public school handed out 36 diplomas to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Theater Arts at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

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Ripon College
Ripon, Wisconsin

Out of the 22 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, Ripon College landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Ripon, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Ripon

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Parkside. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin list. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, this small public school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at UW - Parkside

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Beloit College
Beloit, Wisconsin

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Beloit College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin. Beloit College is a small school located in Beloit, Wisconsin that handed out 4 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Beloit Theater Arts Report

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Carthage College
Kenosha, Wisconsin

Carthage College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 7 degrees to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Carthage College Theater Arts Report

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Carroll University
Waukesha, Wisconsin

Carroll University ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin list. This small school is located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and it awarded 9 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at Carroll U

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Saint Norbert College
De Pere, Wisconsin

Saint Norbert College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking. SNC is located in De Pere, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at Saint Norbert College

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University of Wisconsin - River Falls ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin list. UW - River Falls is a medium-sized school located in River Falls, Wisconsin that handed out 14 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UW - River Falls Theater Arts Report

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Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cardinal Stritch University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #10. Cardinal Stritch is a small school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 4 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Theater Arts at Cardinal Stritch University

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Viterbo University
La Crosse, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #11, Viterbo University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin list. Viterbo is a small private not-for-profit school situated in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It awarded 8 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Viterbo Theater Arts Report

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Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Lutheran College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking. This small school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 2 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full WLC Theater Arts Report

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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #13. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 39 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Theater Arts at UWM

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Edgewood College
Madison, Wisconsin

Edgewood College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Edgewood College

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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking. University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a fairly large school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin that handed out 15 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Theater Arts at UW - La Crosse

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With a ranking of #16, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin list. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, this medium-sized public school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

Full UW - Green Bay Theater Arts Report

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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin list. UW - Eau Claire is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s theater degrees to qualified students.

Full University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Theater Arts Report

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With a ranking of #18, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin list. UW - Whitewater is a public institution located in Whitewater, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Theater Arts at UW - Whitewater

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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking. University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh is a fairly large public school situated in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It awarded 7 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Theater Arts at UW Oshkosh

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Marquette University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking. Marquette University is a fairly large school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 7 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Marquette University

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University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #21. UW - Madison is a large public school situated in Madison, Wisconsin. It awarded 26 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full University of Wisconsin - Madison Theater Arts Report

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University of Wisconsin - Superior did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Superior, Wisconsin, this small public school awarded 0 degrees to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

Full UW - Superior Theater Arts Report

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