by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 14 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 374 bachelor's degrees in theater arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of theater arts for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for theater arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for theater arts students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It's hard to beat Carnegie Mellon University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Pittsburgh.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Carnegie Mellon University
Lafayette College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Located in the large suburb of Easton, Lafayette is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Lafayette College
University of Pennsylvania is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in theater arts. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of Pennsylvania
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in theater arts needs to take a look at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Pitt is a very large public university located in the city of Pittsburgh.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Located in the midsize city of Allentown, Muhlenberg is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Muhlenberg College
Point Park is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Pittsburgh.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Point Park University
Located in the suburb of Mechanicsburg, Messiah is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Messiah University
Located in the suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
DeSales is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Center Valley.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from DeSales University
Located in the distant town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Explore all the Best Theater Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 1,076 |
| Maryland | 370 | 139 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 176 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 34 |
One of 11 majors within the Drama & Theater Arts area of study, Theater Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 99 |
| Musical Theater | 68 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 32 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 27 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 8 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 7 |
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