by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 16 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of acting. Combined, these schools handed out 329 bachelor's degrees in acting to qualified students.
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Your choice of acting for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality acting program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for acting students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Acting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in acting.
It is difficult to beat American Musical and Dramatic Academy if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in acting. Located in the city of New York, American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Purchase College is a great option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in acting. Located in the suburb of Purchase, Purchase College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Purchase College
It is difficult to beat Syracuse University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in acting. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Syracuse University
It's hard to beat Temple University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in acting. Temple is a very large public university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Temple University
Located in the suburb of Ithaca, Ithaca is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Ithaca College
Located in the city of New York, MMC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Marymount Manhattan College
UArts is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from The University of the Arts
Point Park is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Pittsburgh.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Point Park University
Located in the distant town of Fredonia, SUNY Fredonia is a public school with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from SUNY Fredonia
Towson is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Towson.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Towson University
Explore the best acting schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 188 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 99 |
| Maryland | 370 | 28 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 3 |
Acting is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 1,772 |
| Musical Theater | 462 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 130 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 118 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 67 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 20 |
| Theatre Literature, History & Criticism | 3 |
| Theatre and Dance | 1 |
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