by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of acting. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 99 bachelor's degrees in acting during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The acting bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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 Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for acting students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It's hard to beat Elon University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in acting. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Elon University
Belmont University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in acting. Belmont is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Belmont University
University of Miami is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in acting. U Miami is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Coral Gables.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from University of Miami
Shenandoah University is a good choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in acting. Shenandoah is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Winchester.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Shenandoah University
Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Liberty University
Located in the city of Gainesville, Brenau is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Brenau University
Explore the best acting colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 15 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 23 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 17 |
| Georgia | 453 | 8 |
| Virginia | 421 | 18 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 5 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 3 |
One of 11 majors within the Drama & Theater Arts area of study, Acting has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 2,091 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 185 |
| Musical Theater | 161 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 100 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 55 |
| Theatre Literature, History & Criticism | 10 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 4 |
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