by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Tennessee to review for the 2025 Best Acting Schools in Tennessee ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Acting Schools in Tennessee list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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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 acting degree levels they offer.
Belmont University is a great option for students interested in a degree in acting. Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a degree in acting from Belmont 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 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 17 |
| Georgia | 690 | 8 |
| Virginia | 630 | 18 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 5 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 3 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 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 | 140 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 7 |
| Musical Theater | 6 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 3 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 2 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 2 |
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