by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 32 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 825 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
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 the Southwest Region 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.
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in theater arts needs to look into The University of Texas at Austin. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from The University of Texas at Austin
Texas Christian University is a great decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Located in the city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Texas Christian University
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in theater arts needs to look into University of Arizona. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of Arizona
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in theater arts has to take a look at Texas State University. Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Texas State University
Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Waco.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Baylor University
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
ASU - Tempe is a very large public university located in the city of Tempe.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Arizona State University - Tempe
Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Southern Methodist University
OCU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Oklahoma City.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Oklahoma City University
OSU is a very large public university located in the distant town of Stillwater.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Explore the best theater arts schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 572 | 593 |
| Oklahoma | 377 | 88 |
| Arizona | 356 | 113 |
| New Mexico | 202 | 31 |
Theater Arts is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 95 |
| Musical Theater | 73 |
| Theatre and Dance | 54 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 41 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 4 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 1 |
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