2027 Best Theater Arts Schools in Connecticut

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Leading the list is Wesleyan University, our #1 school for theater arts. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Middletown. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. There were roughly 14 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Wesleyan University in the most recent data year. Theater Arts graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. 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

Yale University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in theater arts, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Yale University awarded about 12 theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, theater arts degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $74,578. Yale University graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. See the full theater arts program report for Yale University

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University Of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

University Of Connecticut came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best theater arts schools. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Theater Arts graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $18,002 early in their careers. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $25,414 in student loans. Read more about the theater arts program at University Of Connecticut

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Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best theater arts schools. Central Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the suburb of New Britain. Central Connecticut State University graduates 48% of students within six years. Central Connecticut State University awarded about 11 theater arts degrees in the most recent data year. Theater Arts graduates of Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $60,151 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,340 to complete this degree. See the full theater arts program report for Central Connecticut State University

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Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT

A rank of #5 makes Eastern Connecticut State University one of the top schools for theater arts. Set in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 theater arts degrees were awarded at Eastern Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their theater arts degree from Eastern Connecticut State University earn around $39,573 in the first couple years of their career. Eastern Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $24,990 in student loans. More information about a degree in theater arts from Eastern Connecticut State University

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Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Western Connecticut State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best theater arts schools. Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Danbury. Western Connecticut State University graduates 52% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Western Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theater arts degree from Western Connecticut State University earn around $24,150 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the theater arts program at Western Connecticut State University

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Capital Community College
New Britain, CT

Capital Community College placed #7 among the best theater arts schools. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. There were roughly 19 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Capital Community College in the most recent data year. Theater Arts graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,086 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete this degree. See the full theater arts program report for Capital Community College