by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 31 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for theater arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 621 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 picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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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.
University of Iowa is a good option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of Iowa
Washington University in St Louis is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Washington University in St Louis
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Webster University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Webster University
Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Drake University
Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Saint Charles.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Lindenwood University
Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of Missouri - Columbia
Located in the city of Lincoln, NWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Nebraska Wesleyan University
Luther is a small private not-for-profit college located in the remote town of Decorah.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Luther College
Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of Northern Iowa
Explore the best theater arts colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 159 |
| Minnesota | 446 | 181 |
| Iowa | 403 | 91 |
| Kansas | 352 | 77 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 74 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 9 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 30 |
Theater Arts is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 47 |
| Musical Theater | 45 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 44 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 22 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 9 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 6 |
| Costume Design | 4 |
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