by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in North Carolina to review for the 2025 Best Acting Schools in North Carolina ranking.
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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 Schools in North Carolina. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the acting degree levels they offer.
Elon University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in acting. Located in the midsize suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a degree in acting from Elon University
Explore all the Best Acting Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 15 |
| Georgia | 690 | 8 |
| Virginia | 630 | 18 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 23 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 5 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 3 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 3 |
Acting is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 333 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 83 |
| Musical Theater | 29 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 9 |
| Costume Design | 1 |
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