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2025 Best Acting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

4 Colleges in the Plains States Region
44 Bachelor's Degrees
Acting is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #230 most popular bachelor's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 4 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of acting. Combined, these schools handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in acting to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Acting School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Best Acting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region 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:

Overall Quality Is a Must

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.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full 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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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The acting school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Acting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Acting in the Plains States Region

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for acting students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Acting

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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO
9 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Webster University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in acting. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Webster University

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
8 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in acting has to look into Lindenwood University. Lindenwood University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Charles.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Lindenwood University

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6 Annual Graduates

University of Northern Iowa is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in acting. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from University of Northern Iowa

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8 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in acting needs to look into Nebraska Wesleyan University. Located in the city of Lincoln, NWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in acting from Nebraska Wesleyan University

Best Acting Colleges by State

Explore the best acting schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 475 18
Minnesota 446 2
Iowa 403 19
Nebraska 331 8

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One of 11 majors within the Drama & Theater Arts area of study, Acting has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Acting

Related Major Annual Graduates
Theater Arts 473
Musical Theater 42
Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 28
Playwriting & Screenwriting 26
Theater Design & Technology 17
Theatre and Dance 8
Directing & Theatrical Production 6
Costume Design 4

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