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2027 Best Theater Arts Schools in the New England Region

18 Colleges in the United States
288 Theater Arts Degrees Awarded
$35,968 Avg Early-Career Salary

Theater Arts degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for theater arts students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Theater Arts in the New England Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the theater arts degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Theater Arts

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University tops our 2027 ranking of the best theater arts schools. Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Middletown. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. Wesleyan University awarded about 14 theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from Wesleyan University generally make around $39,764. Wesleyan University graduates carry a median of $16,125 in student loans. See the full theater arts program report for Wesleyan University

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

A rank of #2 makes Yale University one of the top schools for theater arts. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Haven. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 12 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Yale University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theater arts degree from Yale University earn around $74,578 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,357. Get the full theater arts details for Yale University

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Emerson College
Boston, MA

A rank of #3 makes Emerson College one of the top schools for theater arts. Emerson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 51 theater arts degrees were awarded at Emerson College in the most recent year. Graduates of the theater arts program make about $29,435 in their early career. Emerson College graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full theater arts program report for Emerson College

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Students looking for a strong theater arts program will find one at Boston University, which ranked #4. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the theater arts program make about $21,508 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,958. Get the full theater arts details for Boston University

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best theater arts schools. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 22 theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the theater arts program make about $53,666 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,195. See the full theater arts program report for University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus came in at #6 for theater arts this year. This large public university is located in the town of Durham. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus awarded about 23 theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Theater Arts graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of $24,830 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in theater arts from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

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Bridgewater State University placed #7 among the best theater arts schools. Set in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a large public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Bridgewater State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the theater arts program make about $48,937 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,632 to complete this degree. Read more about the theater arts program at Bridgewater State University

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University Of Connecticut ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best theater arts schools. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 theater arts degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Theater Arts graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $18,002 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,414 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in theater arts from University Of Connecticut

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont landed the #9 spot for theater arts this year. University Of Vermont is a large public school located in the city of Burlington. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. University Of Vermont awarded about 10 theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theater arts degree from University Of Vermont earn around $44,588 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,607 to complete this degree. See the full theater arts program report for University Of Vermont

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University Of Rhode Island landed the #10 spot for theater arts this year. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 11 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theater arts degree from University Of Rhode Island earn around $19,551 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. See the full theater arts program report for University Of Rhode Island

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Central Connecticut State University placed #11 among the best theater arts schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of New Britain. About 48% of students finish within six years. Central Connecticut State University awarded about 11 theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $60,151. Central Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $24,340 in student loans. More information about a degree in theater arts from Central Connecticut State University

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Eastern Connecticut State University earned the #12 position for theater arts this year. Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Willimantic. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 10 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from Eastern Connecticut State University generally make around $39,573. Students borrow a median of $24,990 to complete this degree. See the full theater arts program report for Eastern Connecticut State University

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University Of Massachusetts Boston ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best theater arts schools. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public school located in the city of Boston. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 10 theater arts degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Boston in the most recent year. Students who receive their theater arts degree from University Of Massachusetts Boston earn around $52,885 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Massachusetts Boston graduates carry a median of $26,236 in student loans. More information about a degree in theater arts from University Of Massachusetts Boston

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Suffolk University came in at #14 for theater arts this year. Located in the city of Boston, Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Suffolk University graduates 61% of students within six years. Suffolk University awarded about 12 theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from Suffolk University generally make around $23,189. Suffolk University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in theater arts from Suffolk University

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Western Connecticut State University placed #15 among the best theater arts schools. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Western Connecticut State University graduates 52% of students within six years. Western Connecticut State University awarded about 20 theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Theater Arts graduates of Western Connecticut State University earn a median of $24,150 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full theater arts details for Western Connecticut State University

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Capital Community College came in at #16 for theater arts this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New Britain. About 19 theater arts degrees were awarded at Capital Community College in the most recent year. Theater Arts graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,086 early in their careers. Capital Community College graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Read more about the theater arts program at Capital Community College

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Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Bennington College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best theater arts schools. Located in the town of Bennington, Bennington College is a small private not-for-profit university. Bennington College graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Bennington College in the most recent data year. Theater Arts graduates of Bennington College earn a median of $16,579 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,445. See the full theater arts program report for Bennington College

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University Of Southern Maine earned the #18 position for theater arts this year. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public university. University Of Southern Maine graduates 40% of students within six years. University Of Southern Maine awarded about 12 theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Theater Arts graduates of University Of Southern Maine earn a median of $12,960 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,593. Read more about the theater arts program at University Of Southern Maine

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 18 schools evaluated.

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