by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the best for theater arts students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 61 degrees in theater arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Theater Arts Schools in Mississippi list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of theater degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It's hard to beat University of Southern Mississippi if you wish to pursue a degree in theater arts. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a large student population.More information about a degree in theater arts from University of Southern Mississippi
It's hard to beat University of Mississippi if you want to pursue a degree in theater arts. Ole Miss is a very large public university located in the town of University.More information about a degree in theater arts from University of Mississippi
Explore all the Best Theater Arts Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 477 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 352 |
| Georgia | 690 | 275 |
| Virginia | 630 | 380 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 149 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 158 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 168 |
| Alabama | 500 | 124 |
| Louisiana | 489 | 160 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 77 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 36 |
One of 11 majors within the Drama & Theater Arts area of study, Theater Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Acting | 3 |
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