by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for theater arts students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 326 degrees in theater arts to qualified students.
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The theater program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Theater Arts rankings. For our Best Overall Theater Arts School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Theater Arts Schools in Massachusetts list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the theater degree levels they offer.
Every student pursuing a degree in theater arts has to look into Boston University. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.
There were about 21 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.
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Emerson College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in theater arts. Located in the city of Boston, Emerson is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 17th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were about 49 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Emerson in the most recent data year.
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Brandeis University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in theater arts. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #99 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Brandeis is a great university overall.
There were roughly 12 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis in the most recent data year.
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Tufts University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in theater arts. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Medford. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Tufts is a great university overall.
There were approximately 12 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #81 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.
There were approximately 23 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent year we have data available.
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Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #60 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 14 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year.
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Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #59 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.
There were about 17 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year.
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Smith is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Northampton. This college ranks 19th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were about 10 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Smith in the most recent data year.
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Located in the suburb of Salem, Salem State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 37th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were roughly 20 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Salem State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the town of Williamstown, Williams is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #68 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Williams is a great college overall.
There were approximately 8 theater arts students who graduated with this degree at Williams in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in theater arts from Williams CollegeExplore all the Best Theater Arts Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 538 | 127 |
| Rhode Island | 436 | 81 |
| Maine | 396 | 29 |
| New Hampshire | 395 | 38 |
| Vermont | 352 | 48 |
One of 11 majors within the Drama & Theater Arts area of study, Theater Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Musical Theater | 75 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 50 |
| Acting | 42 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 33 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 30 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 14 |
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