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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Theater Arts in Wisconsin

22 Ranked Colleges
249 Degrees Awarded
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Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin

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Theater Arts is the 70th most popular major in the country with 11,385 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

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

This year’s “Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin” ranking analyzed 22 colleges that offered a degree in theater arts. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in theater arts.

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Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin”.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin list. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s theater degrees to 39 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Theater Arts at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin list. This medium-sized school is located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and it awarded 36 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Theater Arts at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin list. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a large public school situated in Madison, Wisconsin. It awarded 26 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UW - Madison Theater Arts Report

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Out of the 22 schools in the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Parkside landed the #4 spot on the list. This small school is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and it awarded 15 ’s theater degrees 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin list. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, this fairly large public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% 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 full report on Theater Arts at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

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University of Wisconsin - River Falls ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin list. University of Wisconsin - River Falls is a medium-sized public school situated in River Falls, Wisconsin. It awarded 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%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at University of Wisconsin - River Falls

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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, this fairly large public school handed out 13 degrees to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

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Lawrence University
Appleton, Wisconsin

Lawrence University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin list. Lawrence University is a small school located in Appleton, Wisconsin that handed out 12 ’s theater degrees 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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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With a ranking of #9, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin list. University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is a fairly large public school situated in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It awarded 11 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

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Carroll University
Waukesha, Wisconsin

Carroll University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking. Carroll U is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Waukesha, Wisconsin. It awarded 9 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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With a ranking of #10, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin list. University of Wisconsin - Green Bay is a medium-sized school located in Green Bay, Wisconsin that handed out 9 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Theater Arts at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

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Viterbo University
La Crosse, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #12, Viterbo University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin list. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 degrees to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Viterbo University

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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking. Oshkosh, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s theater degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #13, Marquette University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin list. This fairly large school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 7 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Marquette Theater Arts Report

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Carthage College
Kenosha, Wisconsin

Carthage College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking. Kenosha, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s theater degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% 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 Carthage Theater Arts Report

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Saint Norbert College
De Pere, Wisconsin

Saint Norbert College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking. Located in De Pere, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified ’s theater students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Beloit College
Beloit, Wisconsin

Beloit College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin list. Beloit is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Beloit, Wisconsin. It awarded 4 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

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%. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. 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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Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cardinal Stritch University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin list. Cardinal Stritch University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 4 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. 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%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Cardinal Stritch

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Ripon College
Ripon, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #19, Ripon College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin list. Ripon is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ripon, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Theater Arts at Ripon

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Edgewood College
Madison, Wisconsin

Edgewood College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking. Edgewood College is a small school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 3 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.0% 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 Edgewood College

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Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Lutheran College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 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%.

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University of Wisconsin - Superior came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Theater Major in Wisconsin ranking. This small school is located in Superior, Wisconsin, and it awarded 0 ’s theater degrees in 2020-2021.

Full UW - Superior Theater Arts Report

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