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2024 Best Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri

8 Colleges in Missouri
159 Bachelor's Degrees
If you pursue a bachelor's degree in theater arts, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #47 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 8 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of theater arts. Combined, these schools handed out 159 bachelor's degrees in theater arts to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Theater Arts School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Best Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri 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:

Overall Quality Is a Must

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.

Other Factors We Consider

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.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Theater Arts in Missouri

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for theater arts students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

Top Missouri Schools for a Bachelor's in Theater

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Washington University in St Louis if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Washington University in St Louis

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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO
3 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in theater arts needs to look into Webster University. Located in the 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

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Lindenwood University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in theater arts. Lindenwood University is a moderately-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

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Missouri - Columbia if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in theater arts. 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

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41 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Missouri State University - Springfield

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
12 Annual Graduates

Located in the remote town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Truman State University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

UMKC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Kansas City.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of Missouri - Kansas City

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11 Annual Graduates

UCM is a large public university located in the distant town of Warrensburg.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from University of Central Missouri

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4 Annual Graduates

Located in the small city of Joplin, Missouri Southern is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in theater arts from Missouri Southern State University

Best Theater Arts Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Theater Arts Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 446 181
Iowa 403 91
Kansas 352 77
Nebraska 331 74
North Dakota 251 9
South Dakota 237 30

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Theater Arts is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Musical Theater 27
Acting 18
Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 16
Theater Design & Technology 8
Directing & Theatrical Production 6
Costume Design 4

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