by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 139 bachelor's degrees in theater arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 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 Tennessee list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in theater arts.
Vanderbilt University is a good decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Vanderbilt University
Belmont University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Belmont is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Belmont University
Lipscomb University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Lipscomb University
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a good option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
UofM is a very large public university located in the city of Memphis.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of Memphis
Located in the small city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from East Tennessee State University
Located in the midsize city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Middle Tennessee State University
Located in the city of Nashville, TNU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Trevecca Nazarene University
Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public university located in the midsize city of Clarksville.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Austin Peay State University
Explore all the Best Theater Arts Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 421 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 349 |
| Georgia | 453 | 248 |
| Virginia | 421 | 314 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 144 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 158 |
| Alabama | 320 | 110 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 148 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 73 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 44 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 31 |
Theater Arts is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 23 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 8 |
| Musical Theater | 8 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 8 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 7 |
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