by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2024 Best Theatre and Dance Schools in Illinois ranking.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Theatre and Dance Schools in Illinois ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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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 theatre and dance degree levels they offer.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in theatre and dance. Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public university with a large student population.More information about a degree in theatre and dance from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Explore all the Best Theatre and Dance Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 939 | 9 |
Theatre and Dance is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 458 |
| Musical Theater | 115 |
| Acting | 112 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 46 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 42 |
| Comedy Writing and Performance | 42 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 22 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 4 |
| Theatre Literature, History & Criticism | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
