by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 34 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for theater arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 590 bachelor's degrees in theater arts to qualified students.
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The theater bachelor'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 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 colleges for theater arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
The theater school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in theater arts.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in theater arts needs to look into Yale University. Located in the midsize city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Yale University
Boston University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Boston University
University of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of Connecticut
Dartmouth College is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Dartmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the town of Hanover.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Dartmouth College
Located in the large city of Boston, Emerson is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Emerson College
Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Brandeis University
Located in the city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Brown University
Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Tufts University
Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Boston College
Explore the best theater arts schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 581 | 296 |
| Connecticut | 341 | 105 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 74 |
| Vermont | 289 | 48 |
| Maine | 281 | 29 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 38 |
Theater Arts is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Musical Theater | 88 |
| Acting | 70 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 51 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 38 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 13 |
| Theatre Literature, History & Criticism | 5 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 2 |
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